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Genetics and Metabolics Abbreviations and Diagnosis Genetics and Metabolics Abbreviations and Diagnosis Abbreviation Diagnosis Provider/Specialty 22-Q Deletion Genetics 19p Partial Trisomy Syndrome Genetics 1 P3 Deletion Syndrome Genetics 16q23 Duplication Genetics Aarskog-Scott Syndrome Genetics Abnormal single gene testing-confirmed Genetics/High priority for scheduling Achondroplasia Genetics Acute Reactive Lymphadenopathy Genetic Adrenoleukodystrophy Metabolics Alagille Syndrome Genetics Albinism Genetics Albright-McCune Syndrome Genetics Alkaptonuria Metabolics Ambiguous Genitalia Genetics Amblyopia Genetics Amyoplasia Congenital Genetics Angelman’s Syndrome Genetics Anterior Segment Dysgenesis of Eyes Genetics Apert Syndrome Genetics Apraxia of Speech (verbal apraxia/language Genetics apraxia) Arterio Venous Malformation Genetics Arthrogryposis Genetics Ataxia Genetics Atrophy Genetics Autism including family hx Genetics Axenfeld Syndrome Genetics Azoospermia R/O genetic cause Genetics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. B12 Vitamin Deficiency Metabolics Barth Syndrome Metabolics BWS Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Genetics Betakethiolase Deficiency Metabolics Bilateral Club Feet Genetics Bilateral Subluxated Lenses Genetics Biotin Deficiency Metabolics Bone Malformation Genetics Brachydactyly Genetics Brain-Thyroid-Lung Syndrome Genetics Brachial Oto Renal Syndrome Genetics CFTR Mutations (counseling & family testing Genetics of 1st & 2nd degree relatives) CAL Café Au Lait (Sub group of NF) Genetics/High Priority for Scheduling Capillary Malformation Syndrome Genetics CFD Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Genetics CPT Carnitine Palmitoyle Transferase Deficiency Metabolics Capillary Malformation Genetics Cerebellar Ataxia Genetics Cerebral Folate Deficiency Metabolics Charge Syndrome Genetics Charot-Macie Tooth Disease Genetics Chiari Malformation Genetics Chromosomal Deletion Genetics Chromosome Duplication Genetics Chromosome 18 Genetics Chronic Pancreatitis Genetics OTC, ASA Citrullinemia, ALL urea cycle disorders Metabolics GG Classic Galactosemina Metabolics Cleft Palate Genetics Clotting Disorder (family history of) Genetics Cochlear Hypoplasia Genetics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. Collagen Disorder Genetics Collosal Dysgenesis Scoliosis Genetics Congenital Adrenal Hyperplastia Genetics Congenital Anomalies Genetics Congenital Aural Atresia Genetics Congenital Cataract Genetics CCHS Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome Genetics Congenital Hamartoses Genetics Congenital Heart Defect Genetics Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Genetics Congenital Neurological Anomalies Genetics Congenital Pigmentary Anomaly of Skin Genetics Congenital Reduction Deformities of Brain Genetics Congenital Renal Agenesis/Dysgenesis Genetics Congenital Vascular Hematomas Genetics Connective Tissue Disorder Genetics Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Genetics Costello Syndrome Genetics Craniosynostosis Genetics Crouzon Genetics CAPS Cryopryin Associated Periodic Syndromes Genetics Cutis Marmorata Genetics DAX 1 Mutation Genetics/Metabolics Deformity of Brain Genetics DD Developmental Delay Genetics Diastrophic Dysplasia Genetics Dissection of Carotid Artery Genetics Distal Arthorogryposis Genetics Disturbances of Aromatic Amino Acid Metabolics Metabolism Dizziness Metabolics Duplication of Chromosome Genetics Dwarfism conditions (known and unknown) Metabolics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. Dysarthria Genetics Dyschromia Genetics Dysmorphic Features Genetics Dysplasia Metabolics Dyspraxia Genetics Dystonia Genetics Ear Anomalies Genetics Ectodermal Dysplasia Genetics EDS Ehlers Danlos Syndrome **Unconfirmed Dx Genetics only, we will only evaluate pt, obtain family/medical hx, do physical exam, and possibly genetic testing. Genetics will not manage the signs and symptoms of EDS. Elevated Blood Cells Genetics Encephalopathy Genetics Epiphyseal Dysplasia Genetics Exotropia Genetics Eyelid Abnormality Genetics Fabry Disease Metabolics FTT Failure to Thrive Genetics/Metabolics Familial Blistering Disorder Genetics Fanconi Anemia Genetics Fatty Acid Oxidation Metabolics Feeding difficulties Genetics FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Genetics Finger Tag Genetics FGS FG Syndrome (aka Opitz Kaveggia Syndrome) Genetics Fragile X Genetics Freckles Genetics Galactosemia Metabolics GSD GAMT Deficiency Metabolics Gaucher’s Disease Metabolics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. Genetic Disease carrier possibly affecting Genetics fetus (family hx of) Germine Mutation Genetics Gillespie Syndrome Genetics Glaucoma Genetics Glucose Intolerance Metabolics Glucose 6 Phosphatase Deficiency Metabolics GA1 Glutaric Acidemia/Aciduria Metabolics Glycogenosis Metabolics Glycogen Storage Disease Metabolics Goldenhar Syndrome Genetics Gorlin Syndrome Genetics Hemangioma Genetics Hemangiopericytoma Genetics Hemihypertrophy/Hemihyperplasia Genetics Heptatomegaly Metabolics Hereditary Congenital Hearing Deficit Genetics Hereditary Fructose Intolerance Metabolics Hereditary Metabolic Myopathy Metabolics HNPP Hereditary Neuropathy to Pressure Palsies Genetics **Only confirmed dx not R/O Holoprosencephlay Genetics Homocystinuria Metabolics Huntington’s Chorea Genetics Huntington’s Disease Genetics Hurler’s Syndrome Genetics Hydrocephalus Genetics Hydronephrosis Genetics Hyperammonemia Metabolics Hypermobility of Joints Genetics Hyperphe Metabolics Hypertelorism Genetics Hyperuricemia Metabolics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. Hypochondroplasia Metabolics Hypogammaglobulinaemia Genetics Hypoglycemia Metabolics Hypopigmented Skin Lesion Genetics Hypothyroidism Genetics Hypotonia Genetics Idiopathic Hypogonadism Genetics IP Incontinentia Pigmenti Genetics Infantile Neuronaxomel Dyst Genetics IVA Isovaleric Acidemia Metabolics Joint Hypersentensibility (multiple site) Genetics Joubert’s Syndrome Genetics Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Genetics Kabuki Syndrome Genetics Kallman’s Syndrome Genetics Kartagener Syndrome Genetics Klinefelter Syndrome Genetics Klippel-Tremauney Genetics Lack of Coordination (seen after evaluated by Genetics Neuro first) Large Head Genetics Laron Dwarfism (seen after evaluated by Genetics Endo first) Laxity of Ligament Genetics Limb Anomaly (Limb Problems/Pain) Genetics LCHAD Long-Chain 3 Hydroxyzcyl-Coenzyme A Metabolics Dehydrogense Lissencephaly (seen after evaluated by Neuro Genetics first) Lymphedema Genetics Lymphatic Malformation Genetics Macrocephaly Genetics Macroglossia Genetics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. 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Madelung Deformity Genetics Malignant Hyperthermia Genetics Malposition of the Heart and Apex Genetics MSUD Maple Syrup Urine Disease Metabolics Marfan’s Syndrome Genetics MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Metabolics Dehydrogense Mental Retardation Genetics Metabolic Ataxia Metabolics Methycrotonyl Glycinuria Metabolics 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Metabolics Methylmalonic Acidemia Metabolics MTHFR Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Metabolics Microcephaly Genetics Microdeletion/Microduplication Genetics Mitochondrial Disorders Metabolics Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis Genetics Mobius Syndrome Genetics Morquio Genetics MPS Muccopolysaccharide Storage Disease Genetics MADD Multiple Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Metabolics MHE Multiple Hereditary Exostoses Genetics MDS Myelodysplastic Syndrome Genetics Myopia Bilateral Genetics Neurodegenerative Disorder Genetics/Metabolics NF/NF1/NF2 Neurofibromatosis (including Type 1 &2) Genetics Neurological Anomalies Genetics Nevus Genetics Niemann-Pick Type C Metabolics Noonan Syndrome Genetics OAV Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Genetics Oculocutanesous Albinism Genetics Oculomotor Apraxia Genetics Information gathered from https://wiki.utah.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146113859. Reviewed, edited and approved by Melissa Smith, Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, University of Utah Pediatric Genetics. Updated 05/2016. OS Medullo-Epithilioma Genetics OI Osteogenesis Imperfecta Genetics OTC Deficiency Metabolics Overgrowth Syndrome Genetics Pallister-Killian Syndrome Genetics Pan-Hypopituitary Genetics Paraganglioma Genetics Parkes-Weber Genetics Perinatal Condition Anomaly Genetics Periodic Fever Syndrome Genetics Postpartum Arterial Dissection Genetics PHACES Syndrome Genetics PKU Phenylketonuria Metabolics Pierre Robin Sequence Genetics Poland’s Syndrome Genetics Polydactyly Genetics Pompe Disease Metabolics Porphyria Metabolics Port Wine Nevus Genetics PW Prader Willi Syndrome
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