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Riley-Day syndrome



Chromosomes and DNA
Chromosomes and DNA


Riley-Day syndrome

Alternative Names:

Familial dysautonomia; Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy - type III
Prevention:

Individuals of Eastern European Jewish background and families with a history of Riley-Day syndrome who are thinking of having children can seek genetic counseling to discuss risk and undergo testing where appropriate.

Genetic testing is very accurate for Riley-Day syndrome and may be used for diagnosis of affected individuals as well as for carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis.




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