Christian syndrome
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Hand-Schül·ler-Chris·tian dis·ease
(hand shēl'ĕr kris'chĕn),the chronic disseminated form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The classic triad of signs consists of diabetes insipidus, exophthalmos, and bony lesions composed of histiocytes.
(2) Hand-Schüller-Christian Disease
(3) Preaxial brachydactyly with Hallux Varus and Thumb Abduction [MIM 11450]
(4) X-Linked Skeletal Dysplasia, Mental Retardation, Abducens Palsy [MIM 309620]
(5) Weber-Christian Disease, aka Relapsing Nodular Nonsuppurative Panniculitis
Christian,
Henry Asbury, U.S. internist, 1876-1951.Christian disease - (1) Synonym(s): Hand-Schüller-Christian disease; - ; (2) Synonym(s): Weber-Christian disease
Christian syndrome - Synonym(s): Hand-Schüller-Christian disease
Hand-Schüller-Christian disease - see under Hand
Weber-Christian disease - see under Weber, Frederick Parkes
Christian,
Joe C., U.S. geneticist.Christian syndrome - (1) autosomal recessive trait causing craniosynostosis, arthrogryposis, cleft palate, microcephaly, and other musculoskeletal abnormalities; Synonym(s): adducted thumbs syndrome; (2) X-linked trait causing short stature, cervical vertebral fusion, scoliosis; sometimes associated with glucose intolerance and imperforate anus. Synonym(s):
Hand-Schüller-Christian disease, relapsing febrile nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis,
, Christian syndrome (kris'chĕn di-zēz', sin'drōm) 1. Synonym(s): Hand-Schüller-Christian disease.
2. Synonym(s): relapsing febrile nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis.