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Cockayne syndrome (also called Weber-Cockayne syndrome or Neill-Dingwall syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by growth failure impaired development of the nervous system abnormal sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity) and premature aging. Hearing loss and eye abnormalities (pigmentary retinopathy) are other common features but problems with any or all of the internal organs are possible.
