Menkes disease

Menkes disease
an X-linked recessive disorder of copper metabolism caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene (locus: Xq12-q13), which encodes a copper transporter. Features result from dysfunction of copper-dependent enzymes and include sparse, brittle, twisted scalp hair; connective tissue abnormalities (loose skin, hyperextensible joints, bladder diverticula, and skeletal anomalies); and severe cerebral degeneration. Death occurs by 3 years of age in untreated patients. Occipital horn syndrome is a milder allelic variant. Called also kinky hair syndrome, steely hair syndrome and trichopoliodystrophy.

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