ANOTHER syndrome

ANOTHER syndrome
Other namesHypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia-hypothyroidism-ciliary dyskinesia syndrome
This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
SpecialtyDermatology
Symptomssparse hair, abnormal dentition and hypohidrosis
Usual onsetPresents in early childhood with progressive respiratory decline and eventual failure
TreatmentSupportive 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 

  1. ^ a b James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.