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Complete Information on Cockayne syndrome

POSTED BY admin on Jun 6, 2008 under Health

Cockayne syndrome is a rare inherited disorder in which people are sensitive to sunlight, have short stature and have the appearance of premature aging. Cockayne syndrome can be shared into subtypes, which are distinguished by the severity and age of onset of symptoms.

Hearing loss and eye abnormalities are other common features, but problems with any or all of the internal organs are possible. Classical, or type I, Cockayne syndrome is characterized by an onset of symptoms in early childhood. Cockayne syndrome, type II is an early-onset form with severe symptoms that are apparent at birth (congenital).

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