HSAN type 3

Introduction: HSAN type 3

Description of HSAN type 3

HSAN type 3: An autosomal disorder of the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems limited to individuals of Ashkenazic Jewish descent. Clinical manifestations are present at birth and include diminished lacrimation, defective thermoregulation, orthostatic hypotension (HYPOTENSION, ORTHOSTATIC), fixed pupils, excessive SWEATING, loss of pain and temperature sensation, and absent reflexes. Pathologic features include reduced numbers of small diameter peripheral nerve fibers and autonomic ganglion neurons. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1348; Nat Genet 1993;4(2):160-4)
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• Riley-Day syndrome
• Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 3
• Familial dysautonomia

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• Riley-Day syndrome
• OMIM - NEUROPATHY, HEREDITARY SENSORY AND AUTONOMIC, TYPE III; HSAN3
• GeneReviews: Familial Dysautonomia
• Familial dysautonomia - Genetics Home Reference
• Riley-Day syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
• eMedicine - Familial Dysautonomia : Article by Robert A D'Amico, MD

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