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Dyskeratosis congenita and telomere biology disorders
9 Dec 2022
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Numerous genetic discoveries and the advent of clinical telomere length testing have led to the recognition of a spectrum of telomere biology disorders (TBDs) beyond the classic dyskeratosis congenita (DC) triad of nail dysplasia, abnormal skin pigmentation, and oral leukoplakia occurring with pediatric bone marrow failure. Patients with DC/TBDs have very short telomeres for their age and are at high risk of bone...
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