Kohlschutter Tonz syndrome

December 31, 2014

Overview

Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome: A rare syndrome involving degeneration of the central nervous system, seizures and abnormal tooth development.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome includes the 8 symptoms listed below: * Epilepsy * Progressive mental deterioration * Amelogenesis imperfecta * Excessive sweating * Nearsightedness * Increased blood sodium level * High blood potassium * Yellow teeth Note that Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

Causes

In about half the cases of epilepsy, the cause is unknown. However, some possible causes of epilepsy include: ❑birth trauma (inadequate oxygen supply to the brain, blood incompatibility, or hemorrhage) ❑perinatal infection ❑anoxia (after respiratory or cardiac arrest) ❑infectious diseases (meningitis, encephalitis, or brain abscess) ❑ingestion of toxins (mercury, lead, or carbon monoxide) ❑tumors of the brain ❑inherited disorders or degenerative disease, such as phenylketonuria or tuberous sclerosis ❑head injury or trauma ❑metabolic disorders, such as hypoglycemia or hypoparathyroidism ❑stroke (hemorrhage, thrombosis, or embolism). Alcohol withdrawal can cause nonep-ileptic seizures . Epilepsy affects 1% to 2% of the population. However, 80% of patients have good seizure control if they strictly adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen.

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome signs or Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome symptoms.