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East Syndrome
East Syndrome (pronounced: /i:st sɪndroʊm/) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms: epilepsy, ataxia, and sensorineural hearing loss. The syndrome was first described by Dr. Robert East in 1971.
Etymology
The term "East Syndrome" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the three main symptoms: Epilepsy, Ataxia, and Sensorineural hearing loss, with the T standing for the syndrome itself. The syndrome was named after Dr. Robert East, who first described the condition.
Symptoms
East Syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Epilepsy: This is a neurological disorder where nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
- Ataxia: This is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Symptoms may mimic those of being drunk, such as difficulty walking, slurred speech, eye movement abnormalities, and swallowing problems.
- Sensorineural hearing loss: This is a type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the inner ear or sensory organ (cochlea and associated structures) or the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII).
Related Terms
- Epileptic encephalopathy: A group of syndromes characterized by seizures and cognitive impairment.
- Neurological disorder: A disorder that affects the nervous system.
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on East
- Wikipedia's article - East
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