Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasia: Report of 3 Patients from a Family

Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a group of rare, inherited disorders characterized by sparse hair, missing teeth and inability to sweat. Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is characterized by dysplasia of ectodermal tissues and occasionally of mesodermal tissues of the developing embryo. This article represents three case reports of ED seen in family members.

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Meenakshi Bhasin, Sreedevi Sreedevi, Ankur Kakkad, Vinny Bhasin

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Meenakshi Bhasin, Sreedevi Sreedevi, Ankur Kakkad, Vinny Bhasin (2018). Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasia: Report of 3 Patients from a Family. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research, 6(4), 4-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-541780