New clinico-genetic classification of trichothiodystrophy.

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Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is a congenital hair dysplasia with autosomal recessive transmission. Cross banding pattern under polarized light plus trichoschisis and a low sulfur content of hair shafts define the disorder, which is associated with variable and neuroectodermal symptoms. So-called photosensitive forms of TTD (with low level of in vitro UV-induced DNA repair, not constantly associated with marked...

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