Aarskog syndrome 11/14/2011 Facial-digital-genital syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Aarskog syndrome is a
genetic disorder that is linked to the X chromosome. It affects
mainly males, but females may have a milder form. The condition
is caused by changes (mutations) in a gene called "faciogenital
dysplasia" ( FGD1 ). Aase syndrome 08/04/2011 Aase-Smith
syndrome; Hypoplastic anemia/Triphalangeal thumb syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Most cases of Aase syndrome
occur without a known reason and are not passed down through
families (inherited). However, some cases have been shown to be
inherited. The anemia in Aase syndrome is caused by poor
development of the bone marrow, which is where blood cells are
formed. Abdominal aortic aneurysm 07/10/2012 Aneurysm - aortic;
AAA Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The exact cause is
unknown, but risk factors for developing an abdominal aortic
aneurysm include: Emphysema Genetic factors High blood pressure
High cholesterol Male gender Obesity Sm