title: [Ectodermal dysplasia syndrome].
abstract: Ectodermal dysplasias (ED) are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by developmental dystrophies of ectodermal structures, such as hypohidrosis, hypotrichosis, onychodysplasia and hypodontia or anodontia. All forms of this heterogeneous group are genetically transmitted. Two genes are localized and identified, namely ectodermal dysplasia anhidrotic (EDA) and downless (DL). Currently the genes and gene products are defined, but the function of the proteins is not fully known. The location of the genes has enabled prenatal diagnosis and a more accurate identification of possible carriers. Medical counseling provides genetic information concerning the specific diagnosis, recurring risks, prenatal approach, identification of risk carrying relatives, and social, economic and psychological problems. Evaluation and diagnosis are essential immediately after birth.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie van het Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, Brussel, België. Kathleen.mortier@freegates.be
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mortier
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wackens
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000235:genetics; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000235:genetics*; D053331:Ectodysplasins; D053339:Edar Receptor; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007007:Hypohidrosis / Q000235:genetics; D007039:Hypotrichosis / Q000235:genetics; D008565:Membrane Proteins / Q000235:genetics; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D053338:Receptors, Ectodysplasin; D018124:Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: C506018:EDA protein, human; C506008:EDAR protein, human; D053331:Ectodysplasins; D053339:Edar Receptor; D008565:Membrane Proteins; D053338:Receptors, Ectodysplasin; D018124:Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor