Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia: a case report.
Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia is an inherited disorder involving skin, hair, nails and teeth. Two main clinical forms have been described--hypohidrotic type and hidrotic type. A case of ectodermal dysplasia with absence of hypohidrosis and defective nails has been reported. The importance of early prosthetic management has been discussed.
Suprabha
B S
BS
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Surgery, Mangalore.
D000848:Anodontia / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities