Crome syndrome explained

Crome syndrome
Synonyms:	Cataract-nephropathy-encephalopathy syndrome^[1]
Field:	neurology

Crome syndrome is a rare disease defined by various symptoms, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, eye and kidney problems. It usually causes death in 4 to 8 months.^[2]

History

In 1963, a doctor studied two female infants who showed symptoms of intellectual disability, congenital cataracts, epileptic seizures and small stature. The two girls died at the age of 4 and 8 months. The autopsy revealed renal tubular necrosis and encephalopathy.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: RESERVED . INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS . Orphanet: Cataract nephropathy encephalopathy syndrome . www.orpha.net . 29 June 2019 . en.
2. Web site: Crome syndrome . 2009-04-02 . WrongDiagnostics.com .
3. Web site: Crome syndrome . 2009-04-02. Johns Hopkins University.