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Wyburn Mason Syndrome
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It is possible that the main title of the report Wyburn Mason Syndrome
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the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
- Cerebroretinal Arteriovenous Aneurysm
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Wyburn-Mason Syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by blood vessel (vascular) malformations (i.e., arteriovenous aneurysms) of the brain and the nerve-rich, innermost membranes of the eyes (retinas); "birthmarks" or pigmented, facial skin blemishes (facial nevi); and, in some cases, mental changes. An arteriovenous aneurysm is a vascular abnormality in which there is widening (dilation) of the walls of an artery and a vein, with abnormal blood flow (communication) between the blood vessels (i.e., between the arterial and venous systems). (Arteries typically carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to body cells, while veins transport oxygen-deficient blood to the heart and lungs for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.)
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Resources
National Aphasia Association
7 Dey St.
Suite 600
New York, NY 10007
USA
Tel: 2122672814
Fax: 2122672812
Tel: 8009224622
Email: naa@aphasia.org
Internet: http://www.aphasia.org
NIH/National Eye Institute
Building 31 Rm 6A32
31 Center Dr MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
United States
Tel: 3014965248
Fax: 3014021065
Email: 2020@nei.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
8A07
Bethesda, MD 20892-2540
Tel: (301)496-5751
Fax: (301)402-2186
Tel: (800)352-9424
Email: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
For a Complete Report:
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report.
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 3/31/2008
Copyright 1988, 1989, 2001 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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