Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic skin disorder associated with the LEMD3 gene that typically presents with widespread, painless skin papules.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) First Described Sources
1. Wikipedia: Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome
WikipediaLead: causative agent category
Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome (BOS) is a rare genetic skin disorder associated with LEMD3 that typically presents with widespread painless papules.
Lead section (first-described-year)
It is named for Abraham Buschke and Helene Ollendorff Curth, who described the condition in one female in 1928.
Lead section, body-system statement
Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome (BOS) is a rare genetic skin disorder associated with LEMD3 that typically presents with widespread painless papules.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaInherited/genetic diseases sectionQuote, Inherited/genetic diseases section
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.