Lesch-Nyhan syndrome epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

As Lesch-Nyhan syndrome follows a X-linked inheritance pattern, nearly all cases are seen in males.

Epidemiology and Demographics

• The worldwide prevalence of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome varies from 1 in 235,000 to 1 per 380,000 population, with no major variations amongst individual ethnic groups.