Ultrastructural Aspects of Hairs of Chediak-Higashi Syndrome

Abstract

Chediak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) belongs to a group of partial oculocutaneous albinism and immunodeficiency. Five autosomal recessive conditions are recognized in this group, characterized by hypopigmentation of hair, skin and eyes, associated with recurrent infections. Additionally CHS can present coagulopathies, neurological dysfunction and large granules in many cell types.

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