Xeroderma pigmentosum group C

Xeroderma pigmentosum group C

Definition

An autosomal recessive inherited disorder caused by mutations in the XPC gene. This disease is characterized by increased sensitivity to sunlight with the development of carcinomas at an early age and is caused by a defect in nucleotide excision repair.

Also known as xeroderma pigmentosum group C, xeroderma pigmentosum group type C, xeroderma pigmentosum, complementation group type C, xeroderma pigmentosum, group C, XP-C, XP3, XPC, XPCC — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0