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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-11-01
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Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.ojrd.com/content/6/1/70 |