Multiple lentigines syndrome : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Leopard syndrome)

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages | Reference | Health

	Diet & Nutrition
	Diseases & Conditions
	Injuries & Wounds
	Poisons & Overdoses
	Surgery & Procedures
	Symptoms Guide
	Special Topics
	Tests & Exams
	Pictures & Images
	Medical Encyclopedia

You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases & Conditions > Multiple lentigines syndrome : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests

Multiple lentigines syndrome

Alternate Names : Leopard syndrome

Symptoms & Signs

A family history of multiple lentigines
Absent or delayed puberty
Cafe-au-lait spots
Multiple lentigines on neck and trunk (may be on any cutaneous surface)
Pectus carinatum (abnormalities of the sternum or breastbone)
Pectus excavatum
Prominent ears
Slow growth
Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism)
Wide-set eyes (hypertelorism)

Diagnosis & Tests

A physical examination may show signs of mild pulmonic stenosis (obstruction of the pulmonic heart valve) and obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Tests:

ECG, may show abnormalities
Endocrine evaluation
Hearing test

Previous
Definition, Causes & Risk Factors

Quick Jump
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Next
Treatment & Expectations

Jump To Another Page

Multiple lentigines syndrome : Definition
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Symptoms & Signs
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Diagnosis & Tests
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Treatment
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Prognosis (Expectations)
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Complications
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Calling Your Health Care Provider
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Prevention
Multiple lentigines syndrome : References
Multiple lentigines syndrome : Pictures & Images
Pectus excavatum

Review Date : 4/15/2009
Reviewed By : Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Main Page of Multiple lentigines syndrome

Featured Topics
•	Allergies
•	Breast Cancer
•	Depression
•	Diabetes
•	High Blood Pressure
•	Weight Management

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial reviewers. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

This site complies to the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
Copyright © 2011 AllRefer.com All Rights reserved.
Health Topics: 0-9 A-AID Air-Aor Aor-Azo B-Blo Blo-Bys C-Cha Cha-Col Col-CSF CSF-Cyt D-Dis Dis-Dys E-Ess Est-Eye F-FSP FTA-Fus G H-Her Her-Hys I-Iod Ion-Ivy J K L-Luc Lud-Lym M-Min Min-Myx N O P-Pes Pes-Pre Pre-Pyr Q R-Rig Rig-RVA s-SID SID-Spu Spu-Sys T-Too Too-Typ U V W X Y Z
About Us | Help | Privacy Policy | Editorial Policy | Advertising Policy | Accessibility | Terms of Use
Contact Us | Link to Us | User Satisfaction Survey | Healthopedia.com
Page Last Updated: 12 Feb, 2012