Master List of awareness ribbon causes letter V. Each cause (below) has an associated color or pattern and a corresponding link to our awareness pins.
ALL CAUSES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER V:
VACTERL ASSOCIATION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver and Gold Awareness Ribbons for VACTERL Association
VACTERL Association is also known as:
• VACTERLS Association
• VATER Association
• VATERS Association
What is VACTERL Association?
VACTERL association is a nonrandom association of birth defects that affects multiple median and para-median structures. The term VACTERL is an acronym with each letter representing the first letter of one of the more common findings seen in affected children:
(V) = vertebral abnormalities
(A) = anal atresia
(C) = cardiac (heart) defects
(T) = tracheoesophageal fistula
(E) = esophageal atresia
(R) = renal (kidney) abnormalities
(L) = limb abnormalities
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VACTERL WITH HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Silver and Gold Awareness Ribbons for VACTERL with Hydrocephalus
VACTERL with Hydrocephalus is also known as:
• VACTERL Association with Hydrocephalus
• VACTERL-H Association
• VATER Association with Hydrocephalus
What is VACTERL with Hydrocephalus?
VACTERL with hydrocephalus is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which the multisystem features of VACTERL association occur in addition to hydrocephalus. The term VACTERL is an acronym with each letter representing the first letter of the more common findings seen in affected children:
(V) = vertebral abnormalities
(A) = anal atresia
(C) = cardiac (heart) defects
(T) = tracheoesophageal fistula
(E) = esophageal atresia
(R) = renal (kidney) abnormalities
(L) = limb abnormalities
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VAGINAL CANCER, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Teal Awareness Ribbons for Vaginal Cancer
What is Vaginal Cancer, Adult?
Vaginal Cancer is a very rare type of cancer that forms in a woman’s vagina. The vagina leads from a woman’s cervix to the outside of her body. Vaginal cancer is only one of several types of cancer that can develop on a woman’s reproductive organs. The others include cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and vulvar cancer.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
VAGINAL CANCER, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Teal Awareness Ribbons for Vaginal Cancer, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Vaginal Cancer, Childhood
What is Vaginal Cancer, Childhood?
Vaginal tumors are extremely rare in the pediatric population. Early recognition of symptoms like bleeding and a protruding vaginal mass may prevent morbidity and mortality.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
VALINEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Valinemia
Valinemia is also known as:
• Hypervalinemia
• Valine Transaminase Deficiency
What is Valinemia?
Valinemia is a very rare metabolic disorder. It is characterized by elevated levels of the amino acid valine in the blood and urine caused by a deficiency of the enzyme valine transaminase. This enzyme is needed in the breakdown of valine. Infants with valinemia usually have a lack of appetite, vomit frequently, and fail to thrive. Low muscle tone and hyperactivity also occur.
CATEGORIES
• Metabolic Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
VARIEGATE PORPHYRIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Variegate Porphyria - Listed by Global Genes®
Variegate Porphyria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Variegate Porphyria (VP) is also known as:
• Porphyria Variegata
• VP
What is Variegate Porphyria (VP)?
Variegate Porphyria (VP) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by deficient function of the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO or PPOX). This deficiency is caused by mutations in the PPOX gene, and leads to the accumulation of certain chemicals called porphyrins and porphyrin precursors in the body, which, in turn, can potentially result in a variety of symptoms. Some affected individuals present with skin symptoms, some with neurological symptoms and some with both.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• RDCRN
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS OF THE BRAIN RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Vascular Malformations of the Brain - Listed by Global Genes®
Vascular Malformations of the Brain is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Vascular Malformations of the Brain are also known as:
• Cerebral Malformations, Vascular
• Intracranial Vascular Malformations
• Occult Intracranial Vascular Malformations
Subdivisions of Vascular Malformations of the Brain
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Cavernous Malformations
• Mixed Malformations
• Telangiectasis
• Vein of Galen Malformation
• Venous Malformations
What are Vascular Malformations of the Brain?
Vascular Malformations of the brain is an umbrella term for at least six conditions in which blood vessels of the brain are affected. Such malformations are classified into several types in which the symptoms, severity, and causes vary. These types of VMB are: (1) arteriovenous malformations (AVM), abnormal arteries and veins; (2) cavernous malformations (CM), enlarged blood-filled spaces; (3) venous angiomas (VA), abnormal veins; (4) telangiectasias (TA), enlarged capillary-sized vessels; (5) vein of Galen malformations (VGM); and (6) mixed malformations (MM).
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• RDCRN
Cause Classification: Medical
VASCULAR TUMORS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Vascular Tumors
What are Vascular Tumors (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)?
A vascular tumor is a growth of vascular origin, formed from blood vessels. Some are benign and some are malignant. For example, angioma is a benign tumor made up of blood vessels, whereas angiosarcoma is a cancerous growth of the same cells, but is malignant.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
VASCULITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Vasculitis
Vasculitis is also known as:
• Angiitis
What is Vasculitis?
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels. In individuals with vasculitis, inflammation damages the lining of affected blood vessels, causing narrowing, the formation of blood clots, and/or blockage. As a result, there may be restriction of oxygenated blood supply to certain tissues, potentially resulting in pain, tissue damage, and, in some cases, malfunction of certain affected organs.
Vasculitis may affect veins and arteries of any type or size; may involve a single organ or many organs and tissues of the body; and may be a primary disease process or occur due to or in association with a number of different underlying disorders. The range and severity of symptoms and findings associated with vasculitis may vary greatly. The specific underlying cause of vasculitis is not fully understood. However, in most cases, it is thought to be due to disturbances of the body's immune system.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Heart Diseases
• Not a Rare Disease
Cause Classification: Medical
VELO CARDIO FACIAL SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Ventricular Septal Defects
Ventricular Septal Defects are also known as:
• Congenital Ventricular Defects
• Hole in the Heart
• VSD
Subdivisions of Ventricular Septal Defects
• Common Ventricle
• Cor Triloculare Biatriatum
• Eisenmenger Syndrome
• Maladie de Roger
• Roger Disease
What are Ventricular Septal Defects?
Ventricular Septal Defects can occur in any portion of the ventricular septum. The size and location of the defect determine the severity of the symptoms. Small ventricular septal defects can close on their own or become less significant as the child matures and grows. Moderately-sized defects can cause congestive heart failure. Large ventricular septal defects can cause life-threatening complications during infancy.
CATEGORIES
• Heart Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VERNAL KERATONCONJUNCTIVITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Vernal Keratonconjunctivitis
Vernal Keratonconjunctivitis (VKC) is also known as:
• Spring Ophthalmia
• VKC
What is Vernal Keratonconjunctivitis (VKC)?
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, non-contagious allergic disorder with seasonal recurrences usually appearing during the spring or warm weather. VKC is caused by a hypersensitivity to airborne-allergens. It usually affects younger members of the population, ages 3-25 and most patients are males. Major symptoms include itching, sensitivity to light and redness.
CATEGORIES
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VERY LONG CHAIN ACYL COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCAD) is also known as:
• ACADL
• Nonketotic Hypoglycemia Caused by Deficiency of Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
• VLCAD
What is Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCAD)?
Two forms of VLCADD have been described: an early-onset, severe form which, if unrecognized and undiagnosed, may lead to extreme weakness of the heart muscles and may be life-threatening, and a later-onset, milder form that is characterized by repeated bouts of low blood sugar. Individuals may present with a combination of symptoms and the disease is best thought of as being a continuum. Since the advent of expanded newborn screening programs using tandem mass spectrometry technology, most VLCADD infants in the United States are being detected in the neonatal period.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Heart Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• Newborn Screening
Cause Classification: Medical
VICTIMS OF HOMOPHOBIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
VICTIMS OF TERRORISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
VISION IMPAIRMENT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
VISUAL SNOW SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Visual Snow Syndrome
Visual Snow Syndrome is also known as:
• Visual Static
• Persistent Positive Visual Phenomena
What is Visual Snow Syndrome?
Visual Snow Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by a continuous visual disturbance that occupies the entire visual field and is described as tiny flickering dots that resemble the noise of a detuned analogue television. In addition to the static, or “snow”, affected individuals can experience additional visual symptoms such as visual images that persist or recur after the image has been removed, sensitivity to light, visual effects originating from within the eye itself and impaired night vision.
CATEGORIES
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VITILIGO AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Vitiligo
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches. The extent and rate of color loss from vitiligo is unpredictable. It can affect the skin on any part of the body. It may also affect hair and the inside of the mouth. Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious.
CATEGORIES
• Not a Rare Disease
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VOCAL CORD DYSFUNCTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
VOGT KOYANAGI HARADA DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Vogt Koyanagi Harada Disease
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease is also known as:
• Alopecia-Poliosis-Uveitis-Vitiligo-Deafness-Cutaneous-Uveo-Oto Syndrome
• Harada Syndrome
• Uveomeningitis Syndrome
• VKH Syndrome
What is Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease?
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease is a rare disorder of unknown origin that affects many body systems, including the eyes, ears, skin, and the covering of the brain and spinal cord. The most noticeable symptom is a rapid loss of vision. There may also be neurological signs such as severe headache, vertigo, nausea, and drowsiness. Loss of hearing, and loss of hair and skin color may occur along, with whitening of the hair and eyelashes.
CATEGORIES
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
VON HIPPEL LINDAU SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) is also known as:
• VHL
• VHL Syndrome
• Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
What is Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)?
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) is caused by a gene mutation which frequently induces both nonmalignant tumors and malignant tumors that can spread to other organs. Tumors may develop in up to ten different parts of the body. Many of these tumors involve the abnormal growth of blood vessels in different organs of the body. Most of these tumors stay in the same organ where they began. However, VHL tumors in the kidney and pancreas can grow to a stage where they can spread to other parts of the body.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is also known as:
• VWD
Subdivisions of Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 1
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 2A
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 2B
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 2M
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 2N
• von Willebrand Syndrome Type 3
What is Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)?
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder in the general population affecting males and females equally, but women may be disproportionately impacted due to the bleeding challenges of menstruation and childbirth.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye diseases
• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
VULVAR CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Vulvar Cancer
What is Vulvar Cancer?
Vulvar Cancer is a type of cancer that occurs on the outer surface area of the female genitalia. The vulva is the area of skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina, including the clitoris and labia. Vulvar Cancer commonly forms as a lump or sore on the vulva that often causes itching. Though it can occur at any age, vulvar cancer is most commonly diagnosed in older adults.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors