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Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 9

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Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the BLOC1S6 gene, resulting in defective melanosomes and absence of platelet dense granules. The phenotype includes oculocutaneous/ocular albinism with nystagmus and reduced visual acuity and a bleeding tendency. Distinguishing features can include leukopenia with recurrent infections and thrombocytopenia in some patients.

Causal genes
BLOC1S6
Also known as
BLOC1S6 Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome · BLOC1S6-related Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome · Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome caused by mutation in BLOC1S6 · HPS9

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