Deafness-Lymphedema-Leukemia Syndrome

Deafness-lymphedema-leukemia syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder characterized by swelling (lymphedema), a weak immune system (immunodeficiency), and blood disorders. Signs and symptoms may include congenital deafness, swelling of the legs and genitalia, a type of cancer known as acute myeloblastic leukemia, reduction of the blood cells (pancitopenia), scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), heart problems and cerebellar atrophy (volume loss of the cerebellum which is part of the brain).  Patients may also have closely spaced eyes (hypotelorism), skin folds in the inner corner of the eyes, long tapering fingers and/or neck webbing, recurrent infections in the swelled legs, and many warts. It is caused by a mutation in the GATA2 gene and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant way. Treatment depends on the symptoms.