Pilotto syndrome
Pilotto Syndrome
Pilotto Syndrome (pronunciation: pi-lot-toh sin-drohm) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a variety of symptoms, including intellectual disability, microcephaly, and seizures. The syndrome is named after the Italian physician Luigi Pilotto, who first described the condition in the late 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Pilotto Syndrome" is derived from the name of the Italian physician Luigi Pilotto, who first identified and described the condition. The suffix "-syndrome" comes from the Greek word "syndromē", which means "concurrence of symptoms" or "running together".
Symptoms
Pilotto Syndrome is characterized by a variety of symptoms, which can vary greatly in severity and occurrence among affected individuals. These symptoms may include:
- Intellectual disability: This is a common symptom of Pilotto Syndrome, and it refers to below-average intelligence and set of life skills.
- Microcephaly: This is a medical condition in which the circumference of the head is smaller than normal because the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing.
- Seizures: These are changes in the brain's electrical activity that can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms or even no symptoms at all.
Related Terms
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA.
- Intellectual disability: A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior.
- Microcephaly: A medical condition in which the brain does not develop properly resulting in a smaller than normal head.
- Seizures: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pilotto syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Pilotto syndrome
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