Chйdiak-Higashi syndrome

Chйdiak-Higashi syndrome
a lethal autosomal recessive syndrome associated with oculocutaneous albinism, massive leukocyte inclusions (giant lysosomes), histiocytic infiltration of multiple body organs, development of pancytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, recurrent or persistent bacterial infections, and a possible predisposition to development of malignant lymphoma. Called also Bйguez Cйsar disease and Chйdiak-Higashi anomaly.

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