Overview
Tachycardia-hypertension-microphthalmos-hyperglycinuria syndrome is an extremely rare condition that was historically described in medical literature but has since been classified as obsolete in disease databases like Orphanet (code 3284). This means the condition may have been reclassified, merged with another diagnosis, or determined to no longer represent a distinct disease entity. The original description involved a combination of symptoms including a fast heart rate (tachycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension), abnormally small eyes (microphthalmos), and excess glycine in the urine (hyperglycinuria). These features together suggested a multi-system disorder affecting the heart, eyes, and metabolism. Because this condition is now considered obsolete, very little modern clinical data is available. It is possible that patients originally diagnosed with this syndrome would today receive a more specific or updated diagnosis based on current genetic and clinical knowledge. If you or a family member were given this diagnosis, it is strongly recommended to seek re-evaluation by a clinical geneticist who can apply modern diagnostic tools, including genetic sequencing, to determine whether a more precise diagnosis is available. Understanding the correct underlying condition is essential for guiding appropriate treatment and management.
Key symptoms:
Fast heart rate (tachycardia)High blood pressure (hypertension)Abnormally small eyes (microphthalmos)Excess glycine in the urine (hyperglycinuria)Possible vision problems due to small eye size
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Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
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Stanford Medicine
📍 Stanford, CA
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
🔬 UDNUCLA UDN Clinical Site ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔬 UDNBaylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
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Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine ↗
Mayo Clinic
📍 Rochester, MN
👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
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Questions for your doctor
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- Q1.Since this syndrome is now considered obsolete, is there a more current diagnosis that fits my symptoms?,Would whole exome or whole genome sequencing help identify the underlying cause?,What is the best way to manage my blood pressure and heart rate long-term?,Are there any vision treatments or aids that could help with microphthalmos?,Should I see a metabolic specialist about the elevated glycine in my urine?,Are there any clinical trials or research studies I should know about?,What should I do in an emergency if my heart rate or blood pressure becomes dangerously high?
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What is OBSOLETE: Tachycardia-hypertension-microphthalmos-hyperglycinuria syndrome?
Tachycardia-hypertension-microphthalmos-hyperglycinuria syndrome is an extremely rare condition that was historically described in medical literature but has since been classified as obsolete in disease databases like Orphanet (code 3284). This means the condition may have been reclassified, merged with another diagnosis, or determined to no longer represent a distinct disease entity. The original description involved a combination of symptoms including a fast heart rate (tachycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension), abnormally small eyes (microphthalmos), and excess glycine in the urine (