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{{SK}} Morel's syndrome, Morel-Moore syndrome, Morgagni’s syndrome, Morgagni's trias, Morgagni-Morel-Stewart syndrome, Stewart-Morel syndrome, Stewart-Morel-Morgagni syndrome, metabolic craniopathy | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome is a condition characterized by thickening of the frontal bone of the skull ([[hyperostosis frontalis interna]]), as well as [[obesity]] and [[excessive hair growth]] ([[hypertrichosis]]) in some individuals. Other signs and symptoms may include [[seizures]], [[headaches]], [[diabetes insipidus]], and [[sex gland disturbances]]. | |||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
It was first described in 1765.<ref name=HFI04>{{cite journal |author=She R, Szakacs J |title=Hyperostosis frontalis interna: case report and review of literature |journal=Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci. |volume=34 |issue=2 |pages=206–8 |year=2004 |pmid=15228235 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | It was first described in 1765.<ref name=HFI04>{{cite journal |author=She R, Szakacs J |title=Hyperostosis frontalis interna: case report and review of literature |journal=Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci. |volume=34 |issue=2 |pages=206–8 |year=2004 |pmid=15228235 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
===Associated Conditions=== | |||
*[[Diabetes mellitus]] | |||
*[[Diabetes insipidus]] | |||
*[[Hyperparathyroidism]].<ref name=MSM05>{{cite journal |author=Nallegowda M, Singh U, Khanna M, Yadav SL, Choudhary AR, Thakar A |title=Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome--additional features |journal=Neurol India |volume=53 |issue=1 |pages=117–9 |year=2005 |month=March |pmid=15805672 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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*[[Vertigo]] | *[[Vertigo]] | ||
*[[Hirsutism]] | *[[Hirsutism]] | ||
*Menstrual problems | *[[Menstrual problems]] | ||
*[[Galactorrhoea]] | *[[Galactorrhoea]] | ||
*[[Obesity]] | *[[Obesity]] | ||
*[[Depression | *[[Depression]] | ||
*[[Seizures]] | *[[Seizures]] | ||
===Physical Examination=== | ===Physical Examination=== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:05, 30 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Morel's syndrome, Morel-Moore syndrome, Morgagni’s syndrome, Morgagni's trias, Morgagni-Morel-Stewart syndrome, Stewart-Morel syndrome, Stewart-Morel-Morgagni syndrome, metabolic craniopathy
Overview
Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome is a condition characterized by thickening of the frontal bone of the skull (hyperostosis frontalis interna), as well as obesity and excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) in some individuals. Other signs and symptoms may include seizures, headaches, diabetes insipidus, and sex gland disturbances.
Historical Perspective
It was first described in 1765.[1]
Pathophysiology
Associated Conditions
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Physical Examination
Head
- Thickening of the inner table of the frontal part of the skull a usually benign condition known as hyperostosis frontalis interna.[2][1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 She R, Szakacs J (2004). "Hyperostosis frontalis interna: case report and review of literature". Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci. 34 (2): 206–8. PMID 15228235.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nallegowda M, Singh U, Khanna M, Yadav SL, Choudhary AR, Thakar A (2005). "Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome--additional features". Neurol India. 53 (1): 117–9. PMID 15805672. Unknown parameter
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