title: Dermochondrocorneal dystrophy (François' syndrome). Report of a case.
abstract: Dermochondrocorneal dystrophy (François' syndrome) is an extremely rare disorder characterized by firm, nodular lesions involving the hands and the face; osteochondrodystrophy of the peripheral extremital bones, resulting in limitation of movement; and corneal dystrophy marked by white or brownish opacities. A nonfamilial case of dermochondrocorneal dystrophy was studied in a 45-year-old woman who had severe involvement of the gingival and palatal mucous membranes.
authors.affiliation: Institute of I Dermatologic Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Caputo
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sambvani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monti
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cavicchini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carrassi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ratiglia
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome