Open AccessNail-patella syndrome with infertility in a 38 year old Saudi male: A case report
Author(s) -
Nada Al-Ghamdi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of dermatology and dermatologic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2352-2429
pISSN - 2352-2410
DOI - 10.1016/j.jdds.2015.08.002
Subject(s) - medicine , infertility , patella , nail (fastener) , sterility , male infertility , dermatology , surgery , pregnancy , genetics , materials science , metallurgy , biology
Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) which also known as hereditary osteo-onychodysplasia is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by a classic clinical tetrad of changes in the nails, knees, elbows and the presence of iliac horns.Occasionally the central nervous system, the eyes and the renal system are affected.NPS was reported worldwide, affecting males and females equally.Infertility was not mentioned in this syndrome before.Here we are reporting a case of NPS in a 38year old Saudi male, in association with infertility, which was exceptional and could represent an additional manifestation to the syndrome