Dyskeratosis Congenita – Diagnostic Significance
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Dyskeratosis congenita is an inherited genetic multisystem skin condition characterized by darkening of skin, progressive nail dystrophy, mucosal leukoplakia and bone marrow failure.
Authors and Affiliations
Asish R, Vinimol C, Akhilanand Chaurasia
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