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Phenotypes, Genetics, and Estimated Prevalence of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia (Goltz Syndrome): A Single-Center Report.
Pediatric dermatology - 1 Jan 2000
Herlin Laura Krogh, Herlin Morten Krogh, Vinter Hanne, Blechingberg Jenny, Andersen Brian Nauheimer, Kruse Casper, Sommerlund Mette
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), also known as Goltz syndrome, is a rare ectodermal dysplasia that primarily affects the skin, skeleton, and eyes. It is an X-linked dominant disorder, predominantly seen in females, caused by pathogenic variants in PORCN. METHODS: We characterized a case series of four genetically confirmed FDH patients (three females, one male) at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark. We...
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