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Bloom Syndrome

MESHD001816

An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by telangiectatic ERYTHEMA of the face, photosensitivity, DWARFISM and other abnormalities, and a predisposition toward developing cancer. The Bloom syndrome gene (BLM) encodes a RecQ-like DNA helicase.

Synonyms

  • Bloom-Torre-Machacek Syndrome
  • Bloom Torre Machacek Syndrome
  • Bloom's Syndrome
  • Bloom's Syndromes
  • Congenital Telangiectatic Erythema
  • Congenital Telangiectatic Erythemas
  • Erythema, Congenital Telangiectatic
  • Telangiectatic Erythema, Congenital

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:08.267Z