Arakawa's Syndrome-II

Definition

Definition of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
An error of metabolism that is inherent is known as Arakawa's syndrome II. A hereditary disorder caused by the absence of the enzyme tetrahydrofolate-methyltransferase. People who has this disease cannot properly digest methylcobalamin a kind of Vitamin B12. Other terms for this disease are Methionine synthase deficiency, N5-methylhomocysteine transferase deficiency and Tetrahydrofolate-methyltransferase deficiency syndrome.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
Here is a list of the known symptoms of Arakawa's Syndrome II: Megaloblastic anemia – reduced production of red blood because of the lack of vitamin B12 absorption, a rare blood disorder. Delay in physical and mental development Deficit in Methionine synthase Scoliosis – a state that presents lateral curvature of the spine. Retarded growth - growth rate is not enough for the normal rate. Fragile muscle tone liver is bloated spleen is bloated Seizures - unrestrained physical movements. Complications of Arakawa's syndrome II Production of red cell is reduced Learning disability – several developmental troubles hindering learning. Macrocytosis (erythrocyte) – unusual large red blood cell taking place primarily in anemias also referred to as megalocyte.

Causes

Causes of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
Arakawa's syndrome II is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means the defective gene responsible for disorder is located on an autosome, and one copy of the defective gene is sufficient to cause the disorder when inherited from a parent who has the disorder.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
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Treatment

Treatment of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
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Prognosis

Prognosis of Arakawa's Syndrome-II
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Prevention

Prevention of Arakawa's Syndrome-II