Article
Palmoplantar keratoderma of the Gamborg-Nielsen type is caused by mutations in the SLURP1 gene and represents a variant of Mal de Meleda.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 1 Nov 2014
Zhao Linshu, Vahlquist Anders, Virtanen Marie, Wennerstrand Lena, Lind Lisbet K, Lundström Anita, Hellström Pigg Maritta
Abstract excerpt
Palmoplantar keratoderma of the Gamborg-Nielsen type (PPK-GN) is a rare autosomal recessive skin disorder described in patients from Sweden. Mal de Meleda (MDM) is also a rare autosomal recessive inherited PPK first reported in 5 families from the island of Meleda. The 2 conditions phenotypically overlap and are characterised by palmoplantar erythematous hyperkeratotic plaques. The genetic background giving rise...
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