title: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) syndrome.
abstract: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) syndrome comprises a large, heterogeneous group of inherited disorders that are defined by primary defects in the development of 2 or more tissues derived from the embryonic ectoderm. The tissues primarily involved are the skin and its appendages (including hair follicles, eccrine glands, sebaceous glands, nails) and teeth. The clinical features include sparse hair, abnormal or missing teeth, and an inability to sweat due to lack of sweat glands. One such case report of ectodermal dysplasia is presented here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, Children's Hospital, China Medical University Hospital, 404 Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Siew-Yin
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine, China Medical University, 404 Taichung, Taiwan ; Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, Children's Hospital, China Medical University Hospital, 404 Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chung-Hsing
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wanga
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine, China Medical University, 404 Taichung, Taiwan ; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, 404 Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Wei-De
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Lina
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine, China Medical University, 404 Taichung, Taiwan ; Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, Children's Hospital, China Medical University Hospital, 404 Taichung, Taiwan ; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, 404 Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Fuu-Jen
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Tsaia
keywords: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED)