Keratosis palmoplantaris with mutations in connexin 26

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

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Vohwinkel 1929

Keratosis palmoplantaris mutilans

Keratosis palmoplantaris mutilans Vohwinkel

Keratitis – Ichthyosis – Deafness (KID) – Syndrome

Palmoplantar keratosis, which is caused by a mutation of connexin 26.

Autosomal – dominant mutation in the gene GJB2, which codes for connexin 26.

 

Skin:

  • Hyperkeratosis palmoplantar.
  • Hyperhidrosis.
  • Ichthyosis, which mainly affects the acras, but may progress to erythroderma.
  • Pseudoainhum (auto-amputations of the fingers).

Ear:

  • Hearing loss.

Anamnesis.

Clinical.

Genetic examination.

HNO – medical examination.

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