Question 1

could you explain what is cornelia de lange syndrome?

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CdLS: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a genetic disorder that causes a variety of physical and cognitive problems. (http://www.cdlsusa.org/what-is-cdls/)

Question 2

how does cornelia de lange syndrome affect teeth development?

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In development: Cornelia de lange syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. The features of this disorder vary widely among affected individuals and range from relatively mild to severe. It effect the skeletal development and patients can have widely spaced teeth. Some people with this condition are born with an opening in the roof of the mouth called a cleft palate.

Question 3

what do you suggest if my child has cornelia de lange syndrome is it common for this kids to put their hands in their mouth?

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Foranswers/reference: Putting hands in the mouth is a common feature of children everywhere. Not necessarily related to any specific genetic disorder. Attached there is a link to a site that offers general information and also provides other links to support sites for parents etc.  Good luck!
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cornelia-de-lange-syndrome

Question 4

hi my sister lori was diagnosed with conversion disorder. but she is having more symptoms now and usually that diagnosis would have to be from a traumatic event that caused her to be like that but really isn't showing any post traumatic stress.

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Conversion disorder: Conversion disorder is unexplained, sudden onset of profound symptoms such as blindness, mutism, or paralysis- "La  belle indifferecnce".  The disorder has a lifetime prevalence of 30% and is five times more common in women and has an onset around 20. If you have doubts about your sisters diagnosis you should double check with her provider or get second opinion. HealthTap isgood for that.

Question 5

since a young age, i have always eaten large amounts of white bread, sometimes half a loaf daily. are there any possible repercussions to this?

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Dear White Bread: Theoretically, if you have no weight problems, exercise, 
no medical problems, and great family medical history, and you eat various foods; protens like fish, soybeans;
fruit and vegetables; fats-olive oil, and fiber--walnuts etc.
In addition to your loaf of white bread---you would probably o-k.  Otherwise no.

Question 6

left lobe of thyroid measured 5.8x1.9x1.5cm. does that seem large?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any measurement greater than 5 cm generally considered enlarged.

Question 7

what disease involves the formation of a large carcinoma in both the frontal lobes ?

Accepted Answer

? Not Clear: No specific disease results in formation of carcinoma in both frontal lobes.   Carcinomas do not form in the brain, but spread (metastasize) there from cancers that start in other body parts, most commonly lung, breast, renal, ...   They can spread to both lobes.  

There is a disease called gliomatosis cerebri in which multiple tumors form in the brain itself and often involve both frontal lobes.

Question 8

what does 2 centimeter hypoechoic/cystic nodules with internal echogenicity in the midpole of the left lobe. larger module meaures 7mm?

Accepted Answer

It would be better: If you said where these findings were. It almost sounds like the thyroid. If so cysts in the thyroid may be colloid cysts and they look like cysts with internal echoes or old blood etc. therefore please specify where you have these findings

Question 9

can a psychiatrist force someone into a locked unit? mom is mid-stage behavioral ftd and doesn't do well in larger places. want to try group home next

Accepted Answer

Most states: have provisions for involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility if the person in question is a danger to themselves or others. Hope this helps!

Question 10

i understand that developmental venous anomalies rarely cause symptoms, but if/when they do, what are they for a large one- right frontal lobe?

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Right frontal lobe: The frontal lobes control executive functioning (planning, multi-tasking), memory, expression of emotions, personality. The right frontal lobe also controls the motor function of the left side of the body. Importantly, developmental venous anomalies aren't usually clinically significant. See your neurologist for further discussion. http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/67/2/234.full

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How does cornelia de lange syndrome affect teeth development?

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What do you suggest if my child has cornelia de lange syndrome is it common for this kids to put their hands in their mouth?

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Hi my sister lori was diagnosed with conversion disorder. but she is having more symptoms now and usually that diagnosis would have to be from a traumatic event that caused her to be like that but really isn't showing any post traumatic stress.

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Since a young age, i have always eaten large amounts of white bread, sometimes half a loaf daily. are there any possible repercussions to this?

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Left lobe of thyroid measured 5.8x1.9x1.5cm. does that seem large?

A member asked:

What disease involves the formation of a large carcinoma in both the frontal lobes ?

A member asked:

What does 2 centimeter hypoechoic/cystic nodules with internal echogenicity in the midpole of the left lobe. larger module meaures 7mm?

A member asked:

Can a psychiatrist force someone into a locked unit? mom is mid-stage behavioral ftd and doesn't do well in larger places. want to try group home next

A member asked:

I understand that developmental venous anomalies rarely cause symptoms, but if/when they do, what are they for a large one- right frontal lobe?

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