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Dyskeratosis congenita epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
The mucocutaneous features of DKC typically develop between ages 5 and 15 years. The median age of onset of the peripheral cytopenia is 10 years.
Gender
The male-to-female ratio is approximately 3:1.
References
References
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