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The keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness (KID) syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7224657     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe here a patient with ichthyosis, keratitis, deafness, and recalcitrant cutaneous bacterial and fungal infections, who was previously described as having hereditary hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. Similarly affected patients described in the literature have the following features in common: (1) a distinctive ichthyosis characterized by a fine dry scale, follicular hyperkeratotic spines, and a reticulated pattern of hyperkeratosis on the palms and soles; (2) a vascularizing keratitis that results in notable visual impairment; and (3) neurosensory deafness. One half of the affected patients also display frequent, severe cutaneous infections. We suggest that the name "the KID syndrome" to emphasize the characteristic features of the syndrome-keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness.
Authors:
B A Skinner; M C Greist; A L Norins
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of dermatology     Volume:  117     ISSN:  0003-987X     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Dermatol     Publication Date:  1981 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-06-23     Completed Date:  1981-06-23     Revised Date:  2008-03-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372433     Medline TA:  Arch Dermatol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  285-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Deafness / diagnosis*
Dermatomycoses / diagnosis
Female
Humans
Ichthyosis / diagnosis*,  pathology
Keratitis / diagnosis*,  pathology
Skin / pathology
Skin Diseases, Infectious / diagnosis
Syndrome

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