Problem

Alströme syndrome

Nature:

Alstrom Syndrome is a very rare, hereditary genetic disorder first described by C.H. Alstrom in Sweden in 1959. Since then, there have been only 50 cases reported in the medical literature.

Incidence:

In 1999, nineteen children and young adults, living in seven different countries, were known to have Alstrom Syndrome.

Subject(s):
Medicine Pathology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
18.06.2019 – 21:28 CEST