Understanding Xeroderma pigmentosum group C

By Dr. Oscar Hughes, DO · 2025-03-22 · Genetic Medicine

Patients often ask us about xeroderma pigmentosum group C. Here is what our Genetic Medicine clinicians want you to know.

About this topic

Topic: xeroderma pigmentosum group C. A xeroderma pigmentosum characterized by increased propensity to develop malignant melanoma that has_material_basis_in mutation in the XPC gene on chromosome 3p25.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.