Alstrom Syndrome
Alternative names:
Alstroem's; Alstrom-Hallgren syndrome; retino-otodiabetic syndrome
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
- The eyes are examined by an ophthalmologist (standard ophthalmic examination).
- Blood tests such as a chem-20 may show an elevation of serum triglycerides and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
- Urine tests may show an increase in uric acid levels.
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