ECTODERMAL ANHIDROTIC DYSPLASIA

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 104  (4) , 298-303
Abstract
[EAD] is a genodermatosis characterizes by absence of important diminution of sweat glands. The study of 3 children of different families shows the diagnostic elements: typical facial signs, anhidrosis, rarity of tooth buds, abnormalities of dermatoglyphics. This diagnosis must be established early to protect the newborn from accidents of overheating caused by perspiration insufficiency. Exocrine glands are also affected, explaining the fragility of the upper respiratory tract in such patients. The teeth abnormalities are important and need replacement by false teeth, carefully done at an early date and continued later on. Genetic investigation is indispensable to discover women who carry the disease, with a high risk of transmission to their children.

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