Donohue Syndrome

Overview

Rare autosomal recessive syndrome of extreme insulin resistance due to mutations in the binding domain of INSULIN RECEPTOR. Clinical features include severe intrauterine and postnatal growth restriction, characteristic dysmorphic FACIES; HIRSUTISM; VIRILIZATION; multiple endocrine abnormalities, and early death.

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Quick facts about Donohue Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.660.207.325|C16.131.077.313|C16.320.215|C18.452.394.750.654|C19.246.537

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• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
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