Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

Rare Diseases

Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Guide picks

A genetic disorder resulting in the deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT), leading to neurological and other physical problems.
MCW Health Link Brief information on the disorder from the Medical College of Wisconsin. NINDS: Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Information about the disorder from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke. NORD: Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Brief definition of the disorder from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

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