Menkes disease

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Name:
Menkes disease
Description:
A rare congenital disorder of copper metabolism with severe multisystemic manifestations that are primarily characterized by progressive neurodegeneration and marked connective tissue anomalies. A pathognomonic feature is the typical sparse, abnormal steely hair.
ORPHAcode:
565
Synonyms:
MD
Menkes kinky hair disease
Menkes syndrome
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14