Hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type). Report of a familial case and review of the literature.
A recent familial case of hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type) that was treated with orally administered etretinate is reported herein. A review of the literature with regard to the clinical, genetic, and laboratory features of this rare genodermatosis is also presented.
D000328:Adult; D005050:Etretinate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D005050:Etretinate