Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome / Disease

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Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome

Synonyms of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome

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Disorder Subdivisions

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General Discussion
Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels by promoting the movement of glucose (a simple sugar) into cells for energy production or into the liver and fat cells for storage.

Initial symptoms of Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome include abnormalities of the head and face (craniofacial region), abnormalities of the teeth and nails, and skin abnormalities such as acanthosis nigricans, a skin disorder characterized by abnormally increased coloration (hyperpigmentation) and velvety thickening (hyperkeratosis) of the skin, particularly of skin fold regions, such as of the neck, groin, and under the arms. In most cases, additional symptoms are present. Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
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Organizations related to Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome

American Diabetes Association
National Call Center
Alexandria VA 22311
Phone #: 703-549-1500
800 #: 800-342-2383
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.diabetes.org
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-428-7100
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
NIH/Developmental Endocrinology Branch
Bldg 10, Room 10N262
Bethesda MD 20892
Phone #: 301-496-4686
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
31 Center Dr
Bethesda MD 20892
Phone #: 301-496-5133
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

For a Complete Report

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