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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = GATA2 deficiency
| synonyms        = [[MonoMAC syndrome]], [[DCML deficiency]], [[Emberger syndrome]]
| field          = [[Hematology]], [[Immunology]], [[Genetics]]
| symptoms        = [[Recurrent infections]], [[Lymphedema]], [[Hearing loss]], [[Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis]], [[Myelodysplastic syndrome]]
| complications  = [[Acute myeloid leukemia]], [[Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia]], [[Aplastic anemia]]
| onset          = Variable, often in [[adolescence]] or [[early adulthood]]
| duration        = Chronic
| causes          = Mutations in the [[GATA2]] gene
| risks          = Family history of [[GATA2 deficiency]], [[genetic predisposition]]
| diagnosis      = [[Genetic testing]], [[Bone marrow biopsy]], [[Flow cytometry]]
| differential    = [[Severe combined immunodeficiency]], [[Chronic granulomatous disease]], [[Fanconi anemia]]
| treatment      = [[Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation]], [[Antibiotic prophylaxis]], [[Antifungal prophylaxis]]
| prognosis      = Variable, dependent on complications and treatment
| frequency      = Rare
}}
'''GATA2 deficiency''' is a rare genetic disorder characterized by problems with the immune system, blood cells, and other areas of health. This condition is caused by mutations in the [[GATA2]] gene.
'''GATA2 deficiency''' is a rare genetic disorder characterized by problems with the immune system, blood cells, and other areas of health. This condition is caused by mutations in the [[GATA2]] gene.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of GATA2 deficiency can vary widely, but often include an increased susceptibility to infections, [[anemia]], and a predisposition to [[leukemia]]. Other symptoms can include [[lymphedema]], [[pulmonary alveolar proteinosis]], and [[warts]].
The symptoms of GATA2 deficiency can vary widely, but often include an increased susceptibility to infections, [[anemia]], and a predisposition to [[leukemia]]. Other symptoms can include [[lymphedema]], [[pulmonary alveolar proteinosis]], and [[warts]].
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
GATA2 deficiency is caused by mutations in the GATA2 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays a crucial role in the development of many cell types, including blood cells and cells of the immune system.
GATA2 deficiency is caused by mutations in the GATA2 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays a crucial role in the development of many cell types, including blood cells and cells of the immune system.
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of GATA2 deficiency is based on the presence of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests. These tests can include genetic testing, which can identify mutations in the GATA2 gene.
Diagnosis of GATA2 deficiency is based on the presence of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests. These tests can include genetic testing, which can identify mutations in the GATA2 gene.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Treatment of GATA2 deficiency is focused on managing the symptoms and preventing complications. This can include antibiotics to treat infections, blood transfusions for anemia, and in some cases, a [[bone marrow transplant]].
Treatment of GATA2 deficiency is focused on managing the symptoms and preventing complications. This can include antibiotics to treat infections, blood transfusions for anemia, and in some cases, a [[bone marrow transplant]].
== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for individuals with GATA2 deficiency varies depending on the severity of symptoms. With appropriate treatment and management, many individuals with this condition can live a normal lifespan.
The prognosis for individuals with GATA2 deficiency varies depending on the severity of symptoms. With appropriate treatment and management, many individuals with this condition can live a normal lifespan.
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[GATA2]]
* [[GATA2]]
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* [[Warts]]
* [[Warts]]
* [[Bone marrow transplant]]
* [[Bone marrow transplant]]
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Genetic disorders]]
[[Category:Immune system disorders]]
[[Category:Immune system disorders]]
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Latest revision as of 03:27, 4 April 2025


GATA2 deficiency
Synonyms MonoMAC syndrome, DCML deficiency, Emberger syndrome
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Recurrent infections, Lymphedema, Hearing loss, Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, Myelodysplastic syndrome
Complications Acute myeloid leukemia, Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, Aplastic anemia
Onset Variable, often in adolescence or early adulthood
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Mutations in the GATA2 gene
Risks Family history of GATA2 deficiency, genetic predisposition
Diagnosis Genetic testing, Bone marrow biopsy, Flow cytometry
Differential diagnosis Severe combined immunodeficiency, Chronic granulomatous disease, Fanconi anemia
Prevention N/A
Treatment Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Antibiotic prophylaxis, Antifungal prophylaxis
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable, dependent on complications and treatment
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


GATA2 deficiency is a rare genetic disorder characterized by problems with the immune system, blood cells, and other areas of health. This condition is caused by mutations in the GATA2 gene.

Symptoms[edit]

The symptoms of GATA2 deficiency can vary widely, but often include an increased susceptibility to infections, anemia, and a predisposition to leukemia. Other symptoms can include lymphedema, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, and warts.

Causes[edit]

GATA2 deficiency is caused by mutations in the GATA2 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays a crucial role in the development of many cell types, including blood cells and cells of the immune system.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of GATA2 deficiency is based on the presence of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests. These tests can include genetic testing, which can identify mutations in the GATA2 gene.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment of GATA2 deficiency is focused on managing the symptoms and preventing complications. This can include antibiotics to treat infections, blood transfusions for anemia, and in some cases, a bone marrow transplant.

Prognosis[edit]

The prognosis for individuals with GATA2 deficiency varies depending on the severity of symptoms. With appropriate treatment and management, many individuals with this condition can live a normal lifespan.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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