Open AccessChrist–Siemens–Touraine syndrome: A rare case report
Author(s) -
Anoop Kumar,
Priya Thomas,
Therraddi Muthu,
Maya Mathayoth
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_36_18
Subject(s) - hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia , ectodermal dysplasia , siemens , nail (fastener) , medicine , dermatology , tooth abnormality , anatomy , dentistry , physics , quantum mechanics , metallurgy , materials science
Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome/hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders with primary defects in tissues derived from embryonic ectoderm such as hair, tooth, nail, and sweat glands. To date, more than 192 distinct disorders have been described. Here we present a case of 19-year-old female patient that manifested with HED (Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome).