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Acral lamellar ichthyosis with amino acid substitution in the C-terminus of keratin 2.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Apr 2023
Frommherz Leonie, Komlosi Katalin, Hewel Charlotte, Kopp Julia, Dewenter Malin, Zimmer Andreas, Bartsch Oliver, Linke Matthias, Technau-Hafsi Kristin, Gerber Susanne, Fischer Judith, Has Cristina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Most cases of hereditary ichthyoses present with generalized scaling and skin dryness. However, in some cases skin involvement is restricted to particular body regions as in acral lamellar ichthyosis. OBJECTIVES: We report on the genetic basis of acral ichthyosis in two families presenting with a similar phenotype. METHODS: Genetic testing was performed by targeted next generation sequencing and...
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