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Alstrom syndrome

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Alström syndrome
Alström-Hallgren syndrome, retino-otodiabetic syndrome Ophthalmology An AR condition characterized by progressive blindness, type 1 DM, obesity, deafness, normal mental capacity


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Andrew Howells, 34, is blind and deaf due to a rare genetic disorder called Alstrom syndrome, but got great comfort from his one-year-old cat Noodles.
Alstrom syndrome (AS) is a recessively inherited genetic disorder characterized by; pigmentary retinal dystrophy, sensorineural hearing loss, obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Kay Parkinson, of Alstrom Syndrome UK Support, said: "We were thrilled to get a grant for this special day.
 
 
 
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