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Kabuki syndrome

Kabuki syndrome is a multisystem genetic disorder involving characteristic facial features, growth and developmental delay, and skeletal abnormalities.

Related genes: KMT2D, KDM6A

Inheritance pattern: Autosomal recessive

Kabuki syndrome is a multisystem genetic disorder involving facial dysmorphisms, growth and developmental delay, and skeletal abnormalities. Immune findings have been described including antibody deficiency and autoimmune cytopenias. Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy and immunosuppressive therapy may be indicated for treatment of these manifestations when present.

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Adapted from the IDF Patient & Family Handbook for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, Sixth Edition 
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