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Chediak-Higashi syndrome

  • deficient secretion of myeloperoxidase by lysosomes (degranulation disorder)

    • autosomal recessive

    • death before age 10

    Cf: chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)

    More info: Chediak-Higashi syndrome [OMIM]

    Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  24 November 1995
    Last updated:  1 September 2006


     

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    • Medical College of Wisconsin Copyright © 2006, Charles E. Kahn, Jr.
    Medical College of Wisconsin