Best Mnemonics of Dyskeratosis Congenita 2024

Dyskeratosis Congenita

Telomerase DISorder

Mnemonics- TELOMERx  Disorder

T – Teeth abnormal and carious


E  -Epiphora ( due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction )



L- Leucoplakia in oral cavity ( tongue and buccal mucosa)
O



M – Marrow failure ( severe aplastic anemia)
     MDS

    
E – Excessive sweating from palm and sole


Rx – Androgen
      HSCT

D- Dysplastic nail


I- Increased risk of pulmonary and hepatic fibrosis



Sorder- Skin Lacy reticular pigmentation.

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