Mesh term Dyskeratosis Congenita
Browse to parent terms:Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Skin Abnormalities
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Description
A predominantly X-linked recessive syndrome characterized by a triad of reticular skin pigmentation, nail dystrophy and leukoplakia of mucous membranes. Oral and dental abnormalities may also be present. Complications are a predisposition to malignancy and bone marrow involvement with pancytopenia. (from Int J Paediatr Dent 2000 Dec;10(4):328-34) The X-linked form is also known as Zinsser-Cole-Engman syndrome and involves the gene which encodes a highly conserved protein called dyskerin.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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