Description : Trichohepatoenteric syndrome (THES) is a rare and severe disease characterized by
intrauterine growth retardation, facial dysmorphism, hair abnormalities, intractable
diarrhea, and immunodeficiency (summary by Fabre et al., 2012). - Genetic Heterogeneity
of Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of trichohepatoenteric
syndrome, see THES1 (222470).;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the superkiller viralicidic activity 2-like, S. cerevisiae homolog
gene (SKIV2L, 600478.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Decreased serum iron (in some patients);