Generalized arterial calcification of infancy
Synonyms: Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification | Idiopathic obliterative arteriopathy | Infantile arteriosclerosis | Occlusive infantile arteriopathy
A rare genetic vascular disease characterized by early onset (between in utero to infancy) of extensive calcification and stenosis of the large and medium sized arteries. Presentation is typically with respiratory distress congestive heart failure and systemic hypertension.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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Generalized arterial calcification of infancy?
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Advocacy Organizations
GACI Global
GACI Global is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect families affected by Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy or Hypophosphatemic Rickets caused by ENPP1 or ABCC6 Deficiencies to each other and to the medical community. The organization strives to provide current educational resources and supports ongoing research. GACI Global is…circulating hope.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
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