Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, Christianson-Fourie type
Synonyms: Christianson-Fourie syndrome
Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia Christianson-Fourie type is a rare ectodermal dysplasia syndrome characterized by tricho- and onychodysplasia in association with cardiac rhythm abnormalities. Patients present with sparse scalp hair and eyelashes absent or sparse eyebrows dystrophic thickened nails (on fingers distal end may be lifted from the nail bed) and supraventricular tachicardia or sinus bradicardia.
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National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
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