Article
Early respiratory and ocular involvement in X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Aug 2013
Dietz Jasna, Kaercher Thomas, Schneider Anne-Theres, Zimmermann Theodor, Huttner Kenneth, Johnson Ramsey, Schneider Holm
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED; ectodysplasin deficiency) has been classically described as affecting hair, sweat glands, and dentition. What may be underappreciated is the effect ectodysplasin deficiency has on glands surrounding the airways and eyes and the resulting chronic health issues. In this study, 12 male children (age range 6-13 years) and 14 male adults with XLHED (18-58...
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