Table 2

Clinical features of individuals with hTERT and hTR mutations

Fulfilled study criteria (n = 10)Did not fulfill study criteria (n = 28)
First diagnosis in index case   
    BMF 6 (60%) 10 (36%) 
    PF 4 (40%) 18 (64%) 
Second feature (BMF or PF) in index case 6 (60%) 3 (11%) 
Onset of premature graying < 25 y 7 (70%) 3 (11%) 
Family history   
    BMF in index case and PF in family 6 of 6 (100%) 0 of 28 (0%) 
    PF in index case and BMF in family 4 of 4 (100%) 0 of 28 (0%) 
hTERT or hTR mutation 10 (100%) 2 (7%) 
Fulfilled study criteria (n = 10)Did not fulfill study criteria (n = 28)
First diagnosis in index case   
    BMF 6 (60%) 10 (36%) 
    PF 4 (40%) 18 (64%) 
Second feature (BMF or PF) in index case 6 (60%) 3 (11%) 
Onset of premature graying < 25 y 7 (70%) 3 (11%) 
Family history   
    BMF in index case and PF in family 6 of 6 (100%) 0 of 28 (0%) 
    PF in index case and BMF in family 4 of 4 (100%) 0 of 28 (0%) 
hTERT or hTR mutation 10 (100%) 2 (7%) 

BMF indicates bone marrow failure; and PF, pulmonary fibrosis defined using criteria for idiopathic interstitial lung disease.

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