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what is 'Nijmegen breakage Syndrome - rare congenital syndrome with small head and immunodeficiency '?

Definition for Nijmegen breakage Syndrome

Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) (also known as Berlin breakage syndrome and Seemanova syndrome) is a rare syndrome characterised by chromosomal instability, probably as a result of a defect in the Double Holliday junction DNA repair mechanism.

It is characterized by microcephaly, a distinct facial appearance, short stature, immunodeficiency, radiation sensitivity and a strong predisposition to lymphoid malignancy.


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