Preferred Label : andersen syndrome;
MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : syndrome, andersen; long qt syndrome 7; Potassium-Sensitive periodic paralysis, ventricular ectopy, and dysmorphic features; periodic paralysis, Potassium-Sensitive cardiodysrhythmic type; periodic paralysis, potassium sensitive cardiodysrhythmic type; andersen cardiodysrythmic periodic paralysis; andersen tawil syndrome; syndrome, andersen tawil; andersen cardiodysrhythmic periodic paralysis; Andersen-Tawil syndrome;
CISMeF synonym : Andersen; andersen's syndrome;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with ANDERSEN DISEASE see GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE TYPE IV;
Origin ID : D050030;
UMLS CUI : C1563715;
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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.