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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for Diaphragm
  1. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia 
    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous ... those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia - Genetics
  2. NPHS1 gene 
    ... the area between two podocytes called the slit diaphragm. The slit diaphragm is known as a filtration barrier because it ... the passage of small molecules through the slit diaphragm while preventing larger molecules like proteins from passing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nphs1 - Genetics
  3. NPHS2 gene 
    ... the area between two podocytes called the slit diaphragm. The slit diaphragm is known as a filtration barrier because it ... proteins that are needed for a functional slit diaphragm to the podocyte cell surface. The protein also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nphs2 - Genetics
  4. Congenital nephrotic syndrome 
    ... the area between two podocytes called the slit diaphragm. The slit diaphragm is known as a filtration barrier because it ... protein, which impairs the formation of normal slit diaphragms. Without a functional slit diaphragm, more molecules pass ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/congenital-nephrotic-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 
    ... separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm). Normally, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward during inhalation to allow the lungs to expand. With diaphragm paralysis, affected individuals require life-long support with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...-atrophy-with-respiratory-distress-type-1 - Genetics
  6. Fryns syndrome 
    ... separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm). The most common defect is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which is a hole in the diaphragm that develops before birth. This hole allows the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fryns-syndrome - Genetics
  7. WT1 gene 
    ... the development of the male genitalia, heart, and diaphragm. Individuals with this condition have a typical male ... separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm), which is called a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Meacham ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/wt1 - Genetics
  8. Triosephosphate isomerase deficiency 
    ... separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm) can also occur in triosephosphate isomerase deficiency. Diaphragm weakness can cause breathing problems and ultimately leads ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../triosephosphate-isomerase-deficiency - Genetics
  9. Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome 
    ... an umbilical hernia), or a hole in the diaphragm (a diaphragmatic hernia) that allows the stomach and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/simpson-golabi-behmel-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Pallister-Killian mosaic syndrome 
    ... separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm). This potentially serious birth defect allows the stomach ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../pallister-killian-mosaic-syndrome - Genetics
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