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Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by short stature and an appearance of premature aging. Features of this disorder include a failure to gain weight and grow at the expected rate (failure to thrive), abnormally small head size (microcephaly), and impaired development of the nervous system.

Associated Genes

Gene Name Chromosome number
ERCC8 5
XPA 9
ERCC6 10
ERCC4 16