Article
A novel homozygous mutation in the SLCO2A1 gene causing pachydermoperiostosis: Efficacy of hydroxychloroquine treatment.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 May 2018
Alessandrella Annalisa, Della Casa Roberto, Alessio Maria, Puente Prieto Jorge, Strisciuglio Pietro, Melis Daniela
Abstract excerpt
Pachydermoperiostosis (PDP), otherwise known as primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, is characterized by digital clubbing, pachydermia and subperiosteal new bone formation. Joint pain, polyarthritis, cutis verticis gyrata, seborrhea, and hyperhidrosis are frequently associated to this condition. We report a 17-year-old boy presented with pain and swelling of knees and ankles, and progressive thickening of skin...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Alleles
- Amino Acid Substitution
- Bone and Bones
- Exons
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Homozygote
- Humans
- Hydroxychloroquine
