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Dyskeratosis congenita autosomal dominant



Other Names:
Autosomal dominant dyskeratosis congenita; DKCA; Dyskeratosis congenita Scoggins type
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This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Anemia
Low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin
0001903
Aplastic anemia 0001915
Ataxia 0001251
Autosomal dominant inheritance 0000006
Bone marrow hypocellularity
Bone marrow failure
0005528
Carious teeth
Dental cavities
Tooth cavities
Tooth decay
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0000670
Cerebellar hypoplasia
Small cerebellum
Underdeveloped cerebellum
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0001321
Cirrhosis
Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver
0001394
Dermal atrophy
Skin degeneration
0004334
Interstitial pneumonitis 0006515
Lymphopenia
Decreased blood lymphocyte number
Low lymphocyte number
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0001888
Myelodysplasia 0002863
Nail dystrophy
Poor nail formation
0008404
Nail pits
Nail pitting
Pitted nails
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0001803
Oral leukoplakia
Oral white patch
0002745
Osteoporosis 0000939
Premature graying of hair
Early graying
Premature graying
Premature greying
Premature hair graying
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0002216
Premature loss of teeth
Early tooth loss
Loss of teeth
Premature teeth loss
Premature tooth loss
[ more ]
0006480
Pulmonary fibrosis 0002206
Reticular hyperpigmentation 0007588
Ridged nail
Grooved nails
Nail ridging
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0001807
Sparse hair 0008070
Specific learning disability 0001328
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin 0006739
Thrombocytopenia
Low platelet count
0001873
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Patient Registry


Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • The National Cancer Institute provides the most current information on cancer for patients, health professionals, and the general public.
  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.

In-Depth Information

  • GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Dyskeratosis congenita autosomal dominant. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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