Information About Rare Diseases: P - Q
Alphabetical listing of information and support groups for rare diseases and disorders.
The Elephant Man's Bones Reveal Mystery
Article looks at the medical findings in the case of John Merrick, the Elephant Man, and tells his life story.
Article looks at the medical findings in the case of John Merrick, the Elephant Man, and tells his life story.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer will affect 32,180 Americans in 2005. This year, about 31,800 Americans will die from the disease. The About.com Guide to Cancer provides the details of the disease.
Pancreatic cancer will affect 32,180 Americans in 2005. This year, about 31,800 Americans will die from the disease. The About.com Guide to Cancer provides the details of the disease.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Article describes paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing research.
Article describes paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing research.
Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13)
Article describes Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Pemphigus
Article describes the types of pemphigus, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Article describes the types of pemphigus, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Peyronie's Disease
Article describes Peyronie's disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Article describes Peyronie's disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Phenylketonuria
Information about phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited metabolic disorder, including symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited metabolic disorder, including symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
CancerNet - Pheochromocytoma
Information on all aspects of the disease.
Information on all aspects of the disease.
POEMS Syndrome
Information about POEMS syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about POEMS syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Poland Syndrome
Article describes Poland syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Poland syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Article describes the types of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes the types of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Polycythemia Vera
Article describes polycythemia vera, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes polycythemia vera, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Pompe Disease
Information about Pompe disease (glycogen storage disease type II), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about Pompe disease (glycogen storage disease type II), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Porphyria
Article describes the different kinds of porphyria, their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.
Article describes the different kinds of porphyria, their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.
Post-Polio Syndrome
Information about post-polio syndrome including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about post-polio syndrome including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Article describes Prader-Willi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Prader-Willi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
National Primary Immunodeficiency Resource Center
Site offers resources for both physicians and patients including a research library, information, and K.I.D.S Korner.
Site offers resources for both physicians and patients including a research library, information, and K.I.D.S Korner.
Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia - Waldmann's Disease
Information about primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (also called Waldmann's disease), including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Information about primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (also called Waldmann's disease), including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Article describes primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Primary Periodic Paralyses
Article describes the types of primary periodic paralyses, their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment.
Article describes the types of primary periodic paralyses, their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment.
Primordial Dwarfism
Article describes primordial dwarfism, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes primordial dwarfism, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Progeria Syndromes
Article describes progeria, in which the body ages rapidly, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes progeria, in which the body ages rapidly, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Article describes progressive supranuclear palsy, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes progressive supranuclear palsy, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prosopagnosia
Article describes prosopagnosia (also called face blindness), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes prosopagnosia (also called face blindness), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prune Belly Syndrome
Article looks at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of prune belly syndrome.
Article looks at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of prune belly syndrome.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Information about pulmonary hypertension, including the different types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about pulmonary hypertension, including the different types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.