Adams Nance syndrome
Overview
Adams Nance syndrome is a medical condition consisting of persistent tachycardia, paroxymal 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.
Symptoms
- Cardiac conduction defects
- Cataract
- Kidney stones
- Abnormal metabolism of amino acids
- Small eyes
- Rapid heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- The presence of excess glycine in the urine
- Seizures
- Severe loss of vision
- Rapid heart rate
- Glaucoma
- Protruding eyes
- Nystagmus
- Xanthomas
- Fainting