Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome

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Disease overview

Rare disease causing encephalopathy

Common symptoms

Leukoencephalopathy and may result in severe intellectual and physical disability. [ ]

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Based on clinical features in addition to characteristic neuroimaging and laboratory findings.

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Based on clinical features in addition to characteristic neuroimaging and laboratory findings.

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    No definitive or curative treatments however, janus kinase inhibitors are useful in suppressing interferon activation.

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    No definitive or curative treatments however, janus kinase inhibitors are useful in suppressing interferon activation.

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    ~ 2 US-based physicians . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    ~ 2 trials

Sources

No data available

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