Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009383",
  "term": "Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An inherited immune disorder that occurs in young boys. It causes eczema (a type of skin inflammation), a decrease in the number of platelets (blood cells that help prevent bleeding), and frequent bacterial infections. People with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome are at increased risk of developing leukemia and lymphoma. Also called Aldrich syndrome.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Aldrich syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/wiskott-aldrich-syndrome/"
}