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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Stretch
  1. Loeys-Dietz syndrome 
    ... of the body. The aorta can weaken and stretch, causing a bulge in the blood vessel wall ( ... skin is frequently described as translucent, often with stretch marks (striae) and visible underlying veins. Some individuals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/loeys-dietz-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Cushing disease 
    ... and in the face. Affected individuals may get stretch marks (striae) on their thighs and abdomen and ... to weakness and reduced stamina, thinning skin causing stretch marks and easy bruising, thinning of the bones ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cushing-disease - Genetics
  3. X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism 
    ... multiple transcript system. This region consists of short stretches of DNA from the TAF1 gene plus some ... segments of genetic material near the gene. These stretches of DNA can be combined in different ways ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/x-linked-dystonia-parkinsonism - Genetics
  4. Marfan syndrome 
    ... body (the aorta). The aorta can weaken and stretch, which may lead to a bulge in the ... abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis or kyphosis), stretch marks (striae) not related to weight gain or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/marfan-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Periventricular heterotopia 
    ... which results in extremely flexible joints, skin that stretches easily, and fragile blood vessels. Periventricular heterotopia is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/periventricular-heterotopia - Genetics
  6. Cutis laxa 
    ... the body. Elastic fibers allow the skin to stretch, the lungs to expand and contract, and arteries ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cutis-laxa - Genetics
  7. Congenital hepatic fibrosis 
    ... the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. These veins may stretch and their walls may become thin, leading to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/congenital-hepatic-fibrosis - Genetics
  8. Partington syndrome 
    ... acid) called alanine is repeated multiple times. These stretches of alanines are known as polyalanine tracts. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/partington-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Renpenning syndrome 
    ... binding protein 1. This protein attaches (binds) to stretches of multiple copies of a protein building block ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/renpenning-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy 
    ... amino acid) alanine occur in a row. This stretch of alanines is known as a polyalanine tract. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../oculopharyngeal-muscular-dystrophy - Genetics
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