lesch-nyhan syndrome

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What does lesch-nyhan syndrome mean?

A rare inherited genetic disorder, caused by a deficiency of HGPRT, in which uric acid builds up in all body fluids.

Where does lesch-nyhan syndrome come from?

First clinically characterized by medical student Michael Lesch and his mentor, pediatrician William Nyhan, who published their findings in 1964.

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