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Erythrokeratodermia variabilis et progressiva.
The Journal of dermatology - 1 Mar 2016
Ishida-Yamamoto Akemi
Abstract excerpt
Erythrokeratodermia variabilis et progressiva (EKVP) is a rare inherited skin disease characterized by fixed hyperkeratotic plaques and transient erythematous patches. EKVP is most often transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner. Causal mutations were found in the GJB3, GJB4 and GJA1 genes encoding connexins 31, 30.3 and 43, respectively. Approximately 50% of affected individuals develop palmoplantar...
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