Article
[Nail-patella syndrome].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - 1 Nov 1996
Wildfeuer T, Albrecht G
Abstract excerpt
The nail-patella syndrome is an autosomal dominant trait characterized by abnormalities of the nails, patella and radial head, iliac crest and, in some cases, nephropathy. The genetic defect is localized on chromosome 9q34.1. The clinical features in affected individuals vary greatly. The nephropathy may progress to end-stage renal failure, leading to decreased life expectancy. We report a woman with bilateral...
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