Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Treatment and Symptoms Choreoathetosis self-mutilation hyperuricemia syndrome; Complete HPRT deficiency; Complete hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency; HPRT - Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency; hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferse (HPRT) deficiency; Juvenile gout, choreoathetosis, mental retardation syndrome; juvenile hyperuricemia syndrome; Lesch-Nyhen Syndrome; LNS; primary hyperuricemia syndrome; Total HPRT deficiency; Total hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase deficiency; X-linked primary hyperuricemia; X-linked uric aciduria enzyme defect

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a condition characterized by the overproduction of uric acid (a chemical formed from the breakdown of DNA or RNA), problems with the nervous system, and behavioral disturbances. The overproduction of uric acid can cause gouty arthritis (arthritis caused by uric acid in the joints), as well as kidney and bladder stones. Abnormal involuntary muscle movements such as flexing, jerking, flinging, and flailing are often displayed. Self-injury through biting and head banging is the most common behavioral problem in Lesch-Nyhan patients.

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... Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a condition characterized by the overproduction of uric acid (a chemical formed from the breakdown of DNA or RNA), problems with the nervous system, and behavioral disturbances. The overproduction of uric acid can cause gouty arthritis (arthritis caused by uric acid in the joints), as well as kidney and bladder stones. Abnormal involuntary muscle movements such as flexing, jerking, flinging, and flailing are often displayed. Self-injury through biting and head banging is the most common behavioral problem in Lesch-Nyhan patients. ...
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... What is Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome? Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase or HPRT. LNS is characterized b...
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... Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase or HPRT. It is an X-linked recessive disease, and the gene ha...
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    ... Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a condition characterized by the overproduction of uric acid (a chemical formed from the breakdown of DNA or RNA), problems with the nervous system, and behavioral disturbances...
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  • Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Information Page
    ... Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase or HPRT. It is an X-linked recessive disease, and the gene ha...
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