Adams–Nance syndrome

Adams–Nance syndrome is a medical condition consisting of persistent tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension and seizures. It is associated with hyperglycinuria, dominantly inherited microphthalmia and cataracts. It is thought to be caused by a disturbance in glycine metabolism.

Adams–Nance syndrome
Other namesPersistent Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Hypertension, and Seizures[1]
SpecialtyCardiology, Endocrinology
SymptomsTachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension, seizures,[1]microphthalmos, visual loss, cataracts, and kidney stones.[2]
ComplicationsParoxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.[2]
CausesHyperglycinuria.[2]
Named after
  • Crawford W Adams
  • Walter E Nance

References
  1. Adams, Crawford W.; Nance, Walter E. (6 November 1967). "Persistent Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Hypertension, and Seizures: Association With Hyperglycinuria, Dominantly Inherited Microphthalmia, and Cataracts". JAMA. 202 (6): 525–530. doi:10.1001/jama.1967.03130190131020. ISSN 0098-7484.
  2. Bissonnette, Bruno; Luginbuehl, Igor; Marciniak, Bruno; Dalens, Bernard J. Adams Nance Syndrome. New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Companies – via Access Medicine.
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