Volume : VIII, Issue : XI, November - 2019

Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report

Dr Astha Jaikaria, Dr. Suhani Kukreja, Dr. Pooja Negi

Abstract :

Ectodermal dysplasia, a hereditary disorder is a triad of nail dystrophy, alopecia or hypotrichosis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis is usually accompanied by a lack of sweat glands and a partial or complete absence of primary and/or permanent dentition.The two most common forms of the disease are hypohidrotic/anhidrotic ED and hidrotic ED.We present a case of a 11 year old child with hypohidrotic ED, who presented with oligodontia, dyshidrosis and raised body temperature. A multidisciplinary approach with physicians from several fields is required to provide comprehensive medical care to patients with ED.

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ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA: A CASE REPORT, Dr Astha Jaikaria, Dr. Suhani Kukreja, Dr. Pooja Negi PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-11 | November-2019

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