Dyskeratosis congenita overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare progressive congenital disorder that in some ways resembles premature aging (similar to progeria). The disease mainly affects the integumentary system, the organ system that protects the body from damage, with a major consequence being anomalies of the bone marrow.