loading...| Preferred Name |
Aplasia of lacrimal and salivary glands |
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ALSG |
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| Definitions |
(ALSG) - A rare condition characterized by dry conjunctival mucosae, irritable eyes, epiphora (constant tearing), and xerostomia (dryness of the mouth), which increases risk of dental erosion, dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral infections. ALSG has variable expressivity, and affected individuals may have aplasia or hypoplasia of the lacrimal, parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands and absence of the lacrimal puncta. |
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http://identifiers.org/omim/180920 |
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ALSG |
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| definition |
(ALSG) - A rare condition characterized by dry conjunctival mucosae, irritable eyes, epiphora (constant tearing), and xerostomia (dryness of the mouth), which increases risk of dental erosion, dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral infections. ALSG has variable expressivity, and affected individuals may have aplasia or hypoplasia of the lacrimal, parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands and absence of the lacrimal puncta. |
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OMIM:180920 |
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OMIM:180920 |
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Aplasia of lacrimal and salivary glands |
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