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Definition

Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome is a rare, inherited disease in which a person is unable to fully absorb dietary fats through the intestines.

Symptoms

Balance and coordination difficulties
Curvature of spine
Decreased vision that gets worse over time
Developmental delay
Failure to thrive (grow) in infancy
Muscle weakness
Poor muscle coordination that usually develops after age 10
Protruding abdomen
Slurred speech
Stool abnormalities, including:
- Fatty stools that appear pale in color
- Frothy stools
- Abnormally foul-smelling stools

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Diarrhea
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Vomiting
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Night Blindness
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Abdominal Pain Back Pain Blood In Stool Chest Pain Cough Dark Urine Diarrhea Dizziness Fatigue Fever Frequent Urination	Gas Headache Joint Pain Loss of Appetite Low Grade Fever Nausea Rash Swollen Feet Vaginal Discharge Vertigo