Eosinophil Peroxidase Deficiency; Epxd

Description

Eosinophil peroxidase deficiency is a rare abnormality of eosinophil granulocytes characterized by decreased or absent peroxidase activity and decreased volume of the granule matrix (summary by Romano et al., 1994). Nakagawa et al. (2001) noted that there are no clinical symptoms and the diagnosis is made solely by cytochemical analysis.

Clinical Features

Phenotypes and symptoms related to Eosinophil Peroxidase Deficiency; Epxd

  • Anemia
  • Allergy
  • Refractory anemia
  • Abnormal eosinophil morphology

Incidence and onset information

— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)
No data available about the known clinical features onset.

Alternative names

Eosinophil Peroxidase Deficiency; Epxd Is also known as peroxidase and phospholipid deficiency in eosinophils, eosinophil peroxidase deficiency, partial, presentey anomaly.

Researches and researchers

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