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Crome syndrome

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Crome syndrome
Other namesCataract-nephropathy-encephalopathy syndrome[1]
SpecialtyNeurology

Crome syndrome is a rare disease defined by various symptoms, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, eye and kidney problems. It usually causes death in 4 to 8 months.[2]

History

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In 1963, a doctor studied two female infants who showed symptoms of intellectual disability, congenital cataracts, epileptic seizures and small stature. The two girls died at the age of 4 and 8 months. The autopsy revealed renal tubular necrosis and encephalopathy.[3]

References

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  1. ^ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Cataract nephropathy encephalopathy syndrome". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 29 June 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Crome syndrome". WrongDiagnostics.com. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  3. ^ "Crome syndrome". Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
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