Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome explained

Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome
Synonyms:	Lymphedema hypoparathyroidism syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism lymphedema syndrome, Dahlberg syndrome.

Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome is a rare autosomal X-linked recessive genetic condition characterized by a prolapse of the bicuspid valve, progressive kidney failure, congenital lymphedema, hypoparathyroidism, and very short end bones of fingers.^[1]

Treatments

Treatment for this condition is based on its symptoms. These treatments may include manual lymphatic drainage, consumption of beta blockers or anticoagulants for the bicuspid valve prolapse and vitamin D or calcium carbonate tablets for the hypoparathyroidism.^[2]

Further reading

• Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome at Orphanet

Notes and References

1. Autosomal or X-linked recessive syndrome of congenital lymphedema, hypoparathyroidism, nephropathy, prolapsing mitral valve, and brachytelephalangy.. Dahlberg. American Journal of Medical Genetics. September 1983. 16. 1. 99–104. 10.1002/ajmg.1320160115. 6638075. etal.
2. Web site: Lymphedema Hypoparathyroidism Syndrome. Lymphedema People. 2012-08-24. 2008-05-29. 2012-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20120505200621/http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_hypoparathyroidism.htm. dead.