Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “AARSKOG’S to remember about the Differential Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome

MnemonicAARSKOG’S⚡Mnemonic⚡: Differential Diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott Syndrome

AAcromegaly (Check for signs of gigantism and abnormal growth hormone levels)

AAllanson Syndrome (Evaluate for facial and skeletal abnormalities)

RRobinow Syndrome (Examine for similar facial features and intellectual disability)

SSturge-Weber Syndrome (Look for port-wine stains and neurological abnormalities)

KKlinefelter Syndrome (Check for XXY chromosome pattern and associated features)

OOtto Syndrome (Investigate for intellectual disability and distinct facial features)

GGrowth Hormone Deficiency (Assess for growth retardation and hormonal imbalances)

SSmith-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) 📚

Dr. Arin Nandi

Passionate About Medical Science & Helping Future Doctors Achieve Top Ranks In Medical Exams. He is professionally a dentist as well as a public health expert from JIPMER (1), (2)working in health department
Author