The disease occurs in males and is inherited as an X-linked condition. A progressive genetic disorder characterized by late onset neurological symptoms typically manifested in the third to fourth decade of life. Inheritance is autosomal dominant. A skin disorder characterized by dry, thickened, scaling skin. Sometimes accompanied by difficulty sweating and inability to regulate body temperature.
Inheritance is autosomal recessive.
A genetic disorder characterized by weakness of the elastic fibers of the body's connective tissues. Eyes, bones, heart, and blood vessels are typically involved. The inheritance is autosomal dominant. Inheritance is autosomal dominant and the condition is variable in severity. Incidence is about 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 3,500.