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Summary

Hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by these 3 features, which begin at birth or in early childhood and are progressive (summary by Irrthum et al., 2003). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: HLTRS, HLTS, SOX18
    Summary: SRY-box transcription factor 18

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