Huriez syndrome

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Huriez syndrome

Synonyms: Palmoplantar hyperkeratosis-sclerodactyly syndrome | Palmoplantar keratoderma-sclerodactyly syndrome | Scleroatrophic syndrome | Sclerotylosis

A rare genetic skin disease characterized by the triad of congenital scleroatrophy predominantly of the hands with sclerodactyly palmoplantar keratoderma and nail changes (consisting of hypoplasia ridging clubbing and white discoloration). Additional features include palmar hypohidrosis and a high susceptibility to early-onset squamous cell carcinoma of affected skin areas.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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