Hypohydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia in Black Africans
Modupeola O Samaila 1 * , Sunday O Ajike 1, Olufemi G Ogunrinde 1, Turaki T Mohammed 1
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1 Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia is an uncommon genodermatosis which may be associated with mental retardation. The diagnosis is often missed in newborns or delayed due to its varied overlapping clinical presentation in affected individuals. We report two maternal blood related males with complaints of heat intolerance since birth, lack of sweating and dry scaly skin. Both had normal developmental milestone and mental acuity. The treatment is symptomatic and patient dependant while overall management requires a multidisciplinary team approach.

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Article Type: Case Report

EUR J GEN MED, Volume 10, Issue 3, July 2013, 167-169

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82253

Publication date: 09 Jul 2013

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