Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 1
Synonyms: Poikiloderma of Rothmund-Thomson type 1 | RTS1
Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 1 is a subform of Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS; see this term) presenting with a characteristic facial rash (poikiloderma) and frequently associated with short stature sparse scalp hair sparse or absent eyelashes and/or eyebrows and rapidly progressive bilateral juvenile cataracts. In contrast to RTS2 (see this term) patients with RTS1 do not appear to have an increased risk of developing cancer.
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