Andersen Syndrome

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A form of inherited long qt syndrome (or lqt7) that is characterized by a triad of potassium-sensitive periodic paralysis, ventricular ectopic beats, and abnormal features such as short stature, low-set ears, and scoliosis. It results from mutations of kcnj2 gene which encodes a channel protein (inward rectifier potassium channels) that regulates resting membrane potential.
Synonyms:
  • Long QT Syndrome 7
  • Syndrome, Andersen
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