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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Arterial tortuosity
  1. Arterial tortuosity syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures ... and the gastrointestinal tract.As its name suggests, arterial tortuosity syndrome is characterized by blood vessel abnormalities, particularly ...
  2. ... gene mutations have been identified in people with arterial tortuosity syndrome, a connective tissue disorder characterized by abnormal ... and other health problems.The mutations that cause arterial tortuosity syndrome reduce or eliminate GLUT10 function. By mechanisms ...
  3. Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (Marfan Foundation)  
    Marfan Syndrome/Related Issues ... Marfan Syndrome ... Connective Tissue Disorders/Specifics ... Connective Tissue Disorders ... Marfan Foundation ... Loeys-Dietz syndrome is ...
  4. ... sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (arterial retinal tortuosity). Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly and cataract can cause impaired vision. Arterial retinal tortuosity can cause episodes of bleeding within the eye ...
  5. Connective Tissue Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts ...
  6. ... and have arteries with abnormal twists and turns (arterial tortuosity).Individuals with Loeys-Dietz syndrome often have skeletal ...
  7. ... hair, and loose joints.Other rare conditions, including arterial tortuosity syndrome, geroderma osteodysplastica, and RIN2 syndrome, are sometimes ...
  8. ... genetic syndromes, such as Leber congenital amaurosis and arterial tortuosity syndrome. When it is part of a syndrome, ...
  9. ... sensitive tissue at the back of the eyes (arterial retinal tortuosity). This blood vessel abnormality can cause episodes of ...