Conditions / Genetic

Menkes disease

info · Genetic

Signs and symptoms

  • Poor head control
  • Hypsarrhythmia
  • Alopecia
  • Seizure
  • Hypopigmentation of the skin
  • Hypotonia
  • Decreased circulating ceruloplasmin concentration
  • Babinski sign
  • Brittle hair
  • Developmental regression

Also known as: COPPER TRANSPORT DISEASE; Menkes kinky-hair syndrome; steely hair syndrome