Xeroderma pigmentosum group E

Xeroderma pigmentosum group E

Definition

An autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by mutations in the DDB2 gene. This disease exhibits the mildest degree of sun sensitivity of all xeroderma pigmentosum complementation groups, although individuals are at high risk for skin cancer.

Also known as xeroderma pigmentosum group E, xeroderma pigmentosum group type E, xeroderma pigmentosum, complementation group type E, xeroderma pigmentosum, group E, DDB-negative subtype, XP-E, XP5, XPE — 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