Curacao
Curacao
Curacao (pronunciation: /ˈkjʊərəsaʊ/ KYOOR-ə-sow) is a term that has multiple meanings in the medical field.
Etymology
The term "Curacao" is derived from the Portuguese word "coração", meaning heart. It was later adopted by the Dutch and used to name an island in the Caribbean, which is now a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, Curacao is used to refer to a set of criteria used for the diagnosis of Noonan syndrome, a genetic disorder that prevents normal development in various parts of the body. The Curacao criteria include specific facial features, chest deformities, a family history of the condition, and heart defects.
Curacao Criteria
The Curacao Criteria is a set of diagnostic criteria used to identify Noonan syndrome. The criteria are:
- Facial features: These include a deep groove in the area between the nose and mouth (philtrum), widely spaced eyes (hypertelorism), low-set ears, and a small jaw (micrognathia).
- Chest deformity: This refers to a sunken or protruding chest (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum).
- Family history: A positive family history of Noonan syndrome increases the likelihood of diagnosis.
- Heart defects: Many people with Noonan syndrome have heart defects, including pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Related Terms
- Noonan syndrome: A genetic disorder that prevents normal development in various parts of the body. A diagnosis is often made based on the Curacao criteria.
- Pectus excavatum: A condition in which the breastbone sinks into the chest.
- Pectus carinatum: A condition in which the breastbone protrudes outward.
- Hypertelorism: A condition characterized by an abnormally increased distance between two organs or bodily parts, typically the eyes.
- Micrognathia: A condition in which the jaw is undersized.
- Pulmonary valve stenosis: A condition in which the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs is slowed by a deformity on or near the pulmonary valve.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curacao
- Wikipedia's article - Curacao
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