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KRT4 gene related symptoms and diseases

All the information presented here about the KRT4 gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: HGNC,ORPHANET,OMIM,NCBIGENE, Mendelian Rare Disease Search Engine.

Table of contents:

Top 5 symptoms and clinical features associated to KRT4 gene

Symptoms // Phenotype % Cases
Abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Nevus Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Parakeratosis Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Oral leukoplakia Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases

Rare diseases associated to KRT4 gene

Here you will find a list of rare diseases related to the KRT4. You can also use our tool to get a more accurate diagnosis based on your current symptoms.


WHITE SPONGE NEVUS

Alternate names

WHITE SPONGE NEVUS Is also known as hereditary mucosal leukokeratosis, white sponge nevus of cannon, leukokeratosis, hereditary mucosal

Description

White sponge nevus (WSN) is a rare and autosomal dominant genetic disease in which the oral mucosa is white or greyish, thickened, folded, and spongy. The onset is early in life, and both sexes are affected equally. Other common sites include the tongue, floor of the mouth, and alveolar mucosa.

Most common symptoms of WHITE SPONGE NEVUS

  • Abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis
  • Nevus
  • Parakeratosis
  • Oral leukoplakia


More info about WHITE SPONGE NEVUS

SOURCES: ORPHANET OMIM


Potential gene panels for KRT4 gene

KRT4 Panel

Germany.

By Institute for Human Genetics University Clinic Freiburg

This panel specifically test the KRT4 gene.

More info about this panel
Germany.

KRT4 Gene Sequencing Panel

United States.

By GeneDx

This panel specifically test the KRT4 gene.

More info about this panel
United States.

KRT4 Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics

This panel specifically test the KRT4 gene.

More info about this panel
United States.

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