Dyskeratosis Congenita – Diagnostic Significance

Abstract

Dyskeratosis congenita is an inherited genetic multisystem skin condition characterized by darkening of skin, progressive nail dystrophy, mucosal leukoplakia and bone marrow failure.

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Asish R, Vinimol C, Akhilanand Chaurasia

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  • EP ID EP294734
  • DOI 10.18231/2395-6194.2017.0010
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Asish R, Vinimol C, Akhilanand Chaurasia (2017). Dyskeratosis Congenita – Diagnostic Significance. Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 3(1), 48-50. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-294734