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peroxisome biogenesis disorder 4A

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A Zellweger syndrome that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the PEX6 gene on chromosome 6p21.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Upslanted palpebral fissure
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Generalized hypotonia
  • Increased circulating very long-chain fatty acid concentration
  • Depressed nasal bridge
  • Epiphyseal stippling
  • Absence of peroxisomes
  • Hypertelorism
  • Respiratory failure
  • Epicanthus inversus

Also known as: peroxisome biogenesis disorder 4A (Zellweger)