CTGF gene related symptoms and diseases
All the information presented here about the CTGF gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: NCBIGENE,OMIM,ORPHANET,HGNC.
Top 5 symptoms associated to CTGF gene
Symptoms // Phenotype | % Cases |
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Skin ulcer | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Narrow foramen obturatorium | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Pulmonary fibrosis | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Pulmonary arterial hypertension | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Abnormality of the skin | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Other less frequent symptoms
Patients with CTGF gene alterations may also develop some of the following symptoms and phenotypes:Commonly - More than 50% cases
Nausea and vomitingNot very common - Between 30% and 50% cases
AutoimmunityCommonly - More than 50% cases
DysphagiaNot very common - Between 30% and 50% cases
Gastroesophageal refluxCommonly - More than 50% cases
Telangiectasia of the skinNot very common - Between 30% and 50% cases
Abnormality of skin pigmentation Joint contracture of the hand Pulmonary infiltratesAnd 18 more phenotypes.
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Rare diseases associated to CTGF gene
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DIFFUSE CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
Alternate names
DIFFUSE CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS Is also known as diffuse cutaneous systemic scleroderma; progressive cutaneous systemic scleroderma; progressive cutaneous systemic sclerosis
Description
Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) is a subtype of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc; see this term) characterized by truncal and acral skin fibrosis with an early and significant incidence of diffuse involvement (interstitial lung disease, oliguric renal failure, diffuse gastrointestinal disease, and myocardial involvement).
Most common symptoms of DIFFUSE CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
- Muscle weakness
- Flexion contracture
- Dysphagia
- Renal insufficiency
- Congestive heart failure
More info about DIFFUSE CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
SOURCES: ORPHANET
LIMITED CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
Alternate names
LIMITED CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS Is also known as limited cutaneous systemic scleroderma
Description
Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) is a subtype of systemic sclerosis (SSc; see this term) characterized by the association of Raynaud's phenomenon with skin fibrosis limited to the hands, face, feet and forearms.
Most common symptoms of LIMITED CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
- Dysphagia
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Autoimmunity
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abnormality of skin pigmentation
More info about LIMITED CUTANEOUS SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
SOURCES: ORPHANET
Potential gene panels for CTGF gene
CTGF Panel
By Institute for Human Genetics University Clinic Freiburg in Germany.
This panel specifically test the CTGF gene.
More info about this panelCTGF Panel
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics in United States.
This panel specifically test the CTGF gene.
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