Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma associated with morbus Bechterew and HLA B 27. A family study.
Four patients in a family with punctate palmoplantar keratoderma (Buschke-Fischer) associated with Morbus Bechterew and HLA B 27 in 3 of the family members are reported. Without severe side effect, the proband was successfully treated with 50 mg etretinate per day for 6 weeks.
Gamborg Nielsen
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Department of Dermatology, Central Hospital, Halmstad, Sweden.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015235:HLA-B Antigens / Q000032:analysis / Q000235:genetics*; D015796:HLA-B27 Antigen; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology
D015235:HLA-B Antigens; D015796:HLA-B27 Antigen