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X-linked chronic granulomatous disease

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A chronic granulomatous disease characterized by X-linked inheritance that has_material_basis_in mutation in the CYBB gene on chromosome Xp21.1-p11.4.

Signs and symptoms

  • Pleural effusion
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Atelectasis
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Fever
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Ascites
  • Cough
  • Granuloma
  • Air bronchogram

Also known as: CDGX; X-linked chronic cytochrome b-negative granulomatous disease