Catalog

X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia

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Link to WHO Definition

X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/941793098

Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome is an ectodermal dysplasia (ED) characterised by a triad of signs comprising sparse hair (atrichosis or hypotrichosis), abnormal or missing teeth (anodontia or hypodontia) and inability to sweat due to lack of sweat glands (anhidrosis or hypohidrosis). Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome is the most common ED syndrome.