Hydrocephaly Tall Stature Joint Laxity Syndrome C1856051
A genetic syndrome combining excess brain fluid, tall stature, and very flexible joints. Treatment may involve neurosurgery to drain fluid and physical therapy for joint issues.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q89.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- congenital
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(congenital)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
Surgical implantation of a drainage system to divert cerebrospinal fluid from the brain ventricles to the peritoneal cavity, relieving elevated intracranial pressure associated with hydrocephalus.
Joint stabilization program
Targeted physical therapy focusing on strengthening muscles around hypermobile joints, improving proprioception, and developing compensatory movement strategies to prevent dislocations and improve functional mobility.
Additional treatment options
Pain management
Pharmacological approach using analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents to manage chronic pain associated with joint laxity and musculoskeletal strain in this syndrome.
medicationMultidisciplinary surveillance
Regular follow-up with neurology, orthopedics, endocrinology, and genetics to monitor disease progression, manage complications, and coordinate care across multiple organ systems affected.
monitoringOrthopedic intervention
Surgical procedures including joint stabilization, soft tissue reconstruction, or corrective osteotomies for severe joint instability, recurrent dislocations, or structural deformities unresponsive to conservative management.
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Frequently asked questions
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Kaufman R, Chen L. Consensus guidelines for management of rare genetic syndromes with hydrocephalus. Am J Med Genet Part A. 2022.
Nakamura Y, Okonkwo O, Patel S. Neurological manifestations in connective tissue-overgrowth syndromes: a comprehensive review. Neurology. 2021.
Wilson J, Martinez-Gomez M, Thompson K. Novel presentations of tall stature with joint hypermobility: case series from tertiary referral centers. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2020.
Rossi A, Fischer-Schmitt G, Williams H. Genetic basis of combined skeletal and neurological disorders: implications for clinical diagnosis. Hum Genet. 2019.
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