The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Zellweger Syndrome may include:
List of 82 Zellweger Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Zellweger Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Zellweger Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Unusual problems in prenatal development, an enlarged liver, high levels of iron and copper in the blood, and vision disturbances are among the major manifestations of Zellweger syndrome. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
The most common features of Zellweger syndrome include an enlarged liver, high levels of iron and copper in the blood, and vision disturbances. Some affected infants may show prenatal growth failure. Symptoms at birth may include lack of muscle tone and an inability to move. Other symptoms may include unusual facial characteristics, mental retardation, seizures, and an inability to suck and/or swallow. Jaundice and gastrointestinal bleeding may also occur. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Zellweger Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Zellweger Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Zellweger Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Zellweger Syndrome signs or Zellweger Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Zellweger Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Zellweger Syndrome symptoms.
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