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Andersen Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Andersen Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.067.565.070
C14.280.123.625.070
C16.131.240.400.715.070
C23.550.073.547.070
Unique ID
D050030
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050030
Annotation
do not confuse with ANDERSEN DISEASE see GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE TYPE IV
Scope Note
A form of inherited long QT syndrome (or LQT7) that is characterized by a triad of potassium-sensitive periodic paralysis, VENTRICULAR ECTOPIC BEATS, and abnormal features such as short stature, low-set ears, and SCOLIOSIS. It results from mutations of KCNJ2 gene which encodes a channel protein (INWARD RECTIFIER POTASSIUM CHANNELS) that regulates resting membrane potential.
Entry Term(s)
Andersen Cardiodysrhythmic Periodic Paralysis
Andersen Cardiodysrythmic Periodic Paralysis
Andersen Tawil Syndrome
Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
Long QT Syndrome 7
Periodic Paralysis, Potassium-Sensitive Cardiodysrhythmic Type
Potassium-Sensitive Periodic Paralysis, Ventricular Ectopy, and Dysmorphic Features
See Also
Pierre Robin Syndrome
Public MeSH Note
2006
History Note
2006
Date Introduced
2006/01/01
Last Updated
2017/06/20
Andersen Syndrome Preferred
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