Xeroderma pigmentosum

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is defined by extreme sensitivity to sunlight, resulting in sunburn, pigment changes in the skin and a greatly elevated incidence of skin cancers. It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder and has been found in all continents and racial...

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Main Authors: Lehmann Alan R, McGibbon David, Stefanini Miria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/6/1/70