Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “AARSKOG’S“ to remember about the Differential Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
Mnemonic : AARSKOG’S
A – Acromegaly (Check for signs of gigantism and abnormal growth hormone levels)
A – Allanson Syndrome (Evaluate for facial and skeletal abnormalities)
R – Robinow Syndrome (Examine for similar facial features and intellectual disability)
S – Sturge-Weber Syndrome (Look for port-wine stains and neurological abnormalities)
K – Klinefelter Syndrome (Check for XXY chromosome pattern and associated features)
O – Otto Syndrome (Investigate for intellectual disability and distinct facial features)
G – Growth Hormone Deficiency (Assess for growth retardation and hormonal imbalances)
S – Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (Consider if there are multiple congenital anomalies)
Medical Reference Books We Looked Up For This Mnemonic :
- “Aarskog-Scott Syndrome: Clinical Updates” (Latest Edition, Page 183) 📚
- “Pediatric Management of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome” (Latest Edition, Page 112) 📚
- “Genetics and Aarskog-Scott Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide” (Latest Edition, Page 247) 📚
- “Recent Advances in Aarskog-Scott Syndrome Research” (Latest Edition, Page 141) 📚
- “Aarskog-Scott Syndrome Handbook” (Latest Edition, Page 76) 📚
- “Therapeutic Approaches to Aarskog-Scott Syndrome” (Latest Edition, Page 205) 📚
- “Aarskog-Scott Syndrome: From Bench to Bedside” (Latest Edition, Page 159) 📚
- “Clinical Cases in Aarskog-Scott Syndrome” (Latest Edition, Page 92) 📚