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[Pachyonychia congenita. Keratin gene mutations with pleiotropic effect].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - 1 Jul 1999
Swensson O
Abstract excerpt
Pachyonychia congenita (PC) comprises a heterogeneous group of autosomal dominantly inherited conditions showing characteristic nail thickening and associated signs such as palmoplantar keratoderma, follicular keratoses, and mucosal leukokeratoses. Less frequently epidermal cysts, hairshaft abnormalities, natal teeth and laryngeal involvement may be seen. Phenotypically and genetically two major forms of PC are...
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