Ectodermal dysplasia with acanthosis nigricans (Lelis syndrome)
- 29 August 2002
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Medical Genetics
- Vol. 113 (4) , 381-384
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.b.10787
Abstract
A 31‐year‐old male patient with ectodermal dysplasia and acanthosis nigricans is described. Clinical findings included hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, nail dystrophy, early onset loss of permanent dentition, mental retardation, and acanthosis nigricans. The findings suggest the diagnosis of Lelis syndrome, as described on the basis of seven unrelated cases. A review concerning this condition is also presented.Keywords
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