ANOTHER syndrome | |
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Other names | Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia-hypothyroidism-ciliary dyskinesia syndrome |
This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | sparse hair, abnormal dentition and hypohidrosis |
Usual onset | Presents in early childhood with progressive respiratory decline and eventual failure |
Treatment | Supportive therapy with consideration of lung transplantation and dental implants |
ANOTHER syndrome consists of alopecia, nail dystrophy, ophthalmic complications, thyroid dysfunction, hypohidrosis, ephelides and enteropathy, and respiratory tract infections.[1]: 502 This is an Autosomal recessive variant of ectodermal dysplasia.[1]: 502