Autosomal recessive palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia
Synonyms: Autosomal recessive palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and congenital alopecia | Cataract-alopecia-sclerodactyly syndrome | PPK-CA, Wallis type | Palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia, Wallis type
Autosomal recessive palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and congenital alopecia (PPK-CA) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by congenital alopecia and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. It is usually associated with cataracts progressive sclerodactyly and pseudo-ainhum.
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