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Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 2020 Jun;36(6):500-502

Institute of Burns, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University & Wuhan Third Hospital, Wuhan 430060, China.

On August 6, 2015, a male infant with ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome at 6 hours of birth was admitted to the Burn Department of Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University & Wuhan Third Hospital. The ulcerous skin tissue in thoracic area was harvested. The histopathological change of wound tissue was observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining. Read More

Oral Dis 2020 Jun 24. Epub 2020 Jun 24.

IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4, 20161, Milano, Italy.

Objective: Ectodermal dysplasia syndrome is a complex group of genetic disorders identified by the abnormal development of the ectodermal structures. The aim of this retrospective clinical case series report was to evaluate the outcomes of the ectodermal dysplasia syndrome patients that underwent zygomatic implant surgery.

Materials And Methods: A total of 9 ectodermal dysplasia syndrome patients aged between 21 to 56 years (mean age 36. Read More

Development 2020 Jun 18. Epub 2020 Jun 18.

Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Biology, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Cleft palate (CP), one of the most common congenital diseases, arises from failures in secondary palatogenesis during embryonic development. Several human genetic syndromes featuring CP and ectodermal dysplasia have been linked to mutations in genes regulating cell-cell adhesion, yet mouse models have largely failed to recapitulate these findings. Here, we utilize lentiviral-mediated genetic approaches in mice to provide the first direct evidence that the nectin-afadin axis is essential for proper palate shelf elevation and fusion. Read More

J Allergy Clin Immunol 2020 Jun 15. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

National Jewish Health, Immunodeficiency Diagnosis and Treatment Program, Department of Pediatrics, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO, 80206, USA.

We identified in an adult with ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency a germline, gain-of-function mutation, K171R, in IKBKB. The K171R mouse immunologic phenotype parallels human, suggesting IKBKB K171R underlies a novel immunodeficiency syndrome. Read More

EBioMedicine 2020 Jun 12:102825. Epub 2020 Jun 12.

Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China; CNR Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy; Department of Physics and Astronomy "G. Galilei", University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy. Electronic address:

Background: Numerous currently incurable human diseases have been causally linked to mutations in connexin (Cx) genes. In several instances, pathological mutations generate abnormally active Cx hemichannels, referred to also as "leaky" hemichannels. The goal of this study was to assay the in vivo efficacy of a potent antagonist antibody targeting Cx hemichannels. Read More

Clin Exp Dermatol 2020 Jun 5. Epub 2020 Jun 5.

Department of Dermatology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Background: Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by localised or widespread absence of skin at birth with heterogeneous clinical presentation. The classification proposed by Frieden in 1986 is widely used.

Aim: To establish whether, 34 years on, the Frieden classification still meets our needs. Read More

Int J Infect Dis 2020 Jun 2;97:117-125. Epub 2020 Jun 2.

Infectious Disease Service, Department of Pediatric Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore; Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, National Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Experimental Medicine Building, Singapore 636921, Singapore.

Background: Disseminated Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) disease (BCGosis) is a classical feature of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs).

Methods: A 15-year retrospective review was conducted in KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore, from January 2003 to October 2017.

Results: Ten patients were identified, the majority male (60. Read More

Pediatr Dermatol 2020 Jun 1. Epub 2020 Jun 1.

MFA Experimental and Documentary Arts, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Artist, Jacob Moss's documentary photography project, One Arm Dove Hunt, explores the experiences of individuals with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition he also has. Lessons from One Arm Dove Hunt examines Jacob's own experience growing up with ectodermal dysplasia and what it's like collaborating with others with various forms of ectodermal dysplasia. Read More

Top Companion Anim Med 2020 Jun 23;39:100404. Epub 2020 Jan 23.

Graduate Program in Animal Science, School of Life Sciences. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Brazil.

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasias (HED) constitute a group of genetic disorders that affect ectodermal derivatives such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair, and teeth. The vast majority of cases of HED are caused by a recessive mutation of the EDA gene located in the X chromosome. In these cases, affected individuals are usually male and have alopecia and hypotrichosis with characteristic distribution, in addition to malformed teeth and fewer than normal. Read More

Am J Med Genet A 2020 May 31. Epub 2020 May 31.

Clinical Genetics, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.

We present the case of a male who shortly after birth developed acute respiratory distress due to bilateral choanal atresia, following which he was found to have rectal stenosis. Genetic testing for CHARGE syndrome was negative, but whole genome sequencing identified heterozygosity for a pathogenic missense variant in TP63 (c.727C > T, p. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2020 May 30:e13702. Epub 2020 May 30.

Pediatrics Service, Regional Hospital of Antofagasta, Chile.

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019 Nov-Dec;12(6):569-572

Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ectodermal dysplasias (ED) are a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by congenital defects involving two or more ectodermal structures. Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome or hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is the commonest form of ED. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is an X-linked disorder characterized by excessively dry skin due to the absence of sweat glands (anhidrosis), sparse body hair especially on the scalp and eyebrows (hypotrichosis), brittle nails, absence of sebaceous glands (asteatosis) and malformed or absent teeth. Read More

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Apr 18. Epub 2020 Apr 18.

Program Director, Mt Sinai-Dr Edward Reiter Fellowship Program, Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, and Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

Purpose: Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) are a diverse set of hereditary conditions in which 2 or more ectodermal structures develop abnormally. The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans to measure the pharyngeal airway volume and minimum cross-sectional area (MC) among patients with ED and compare them with healthy controls.

Patients And Methods: The pretreatment CBCT scans of 9 individuals with ED and 61 controls were analyzed. Read More

Oral Dis 2020 May 5. Epub 2020 May 5.

Division of Oral Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.

Objective: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal structures and functions of the ectoderm-derived organs, including teeth. HED patients exhibit a variety of dental symptoms, such as hypodontia. Although disruption of the EDA/EDAR/EDARADD/NF-κB pathway is known to be responsible for HED, it remains unclear whether this pathway is involved in the process of enamel formation. Read More

J Dermatol 2020 Apr 28. Epub 2020 Apr 28.

Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

Ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility (EDSF) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by skin fragility, chronic cheilitis, palmoplantar keratoderma, abnormal hair growth and nail dystrophy. EDSF syndrome is caused by mutations in the PKP1 gene encoding plakophilin-1, which result in desmosomal abnormality and poor intercellular cohesion between epidermal cells. Herein, we report a novel homozygous deletion of the PKP1 gene in a Chinese boy with EDSF syndrome. Read More

Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 2020 May;37(5):567-569

Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Dongguan, Guangdong 523120, China.

Objective: To explore the genotype-phenotype correlation of Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome (CFCS) caused by MAP2K1 gene variants.

Methods: Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood sample from a child patient and his parents. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was carried out for the patient. Read More

Eur J Med Genet 2020 Apr 20:103926. Epub 2020 Apr 20.

Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan. Electronic address:

Tooth agenesis (TA) is the developmental absence of one or more permanent teeth. We report on 10 members of a Pakistani family afflicted with TA with variable associated features inherited in autosomal dominant fashion with full penetrance. The malformation is bilateral in the majority of cases, and hallmark feature is the absence of lateral and central incisors and canines whereas first and second premolars are involved less often. Read More

Indian J Ophthalmol 2020 May;68(5):910-911

Department of Ophthalmology, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Hisar), Haryana, India.

Clin Case Rep 2020 Apr 29;8(4):716-718. Epub 2020 Feb 29.

National Genetic Centre Royal Hospital Muscat Oman.

This is a first case report of a patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia from Oman, who was found to carry a mutation in the EDAR gene after candidate gene selection based on regions of homozygosity in his genome. Read More

Case Rep Dent 2020 23;2020:8418725. Epub 2020 Mar 23.

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia clefting syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the triad of ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia and facial clefting of lip or palate or both along with some systemic manifestations. Although each defect that comprises the syndrome has been known to occur as a separate entity, the congregation of all three anomalies in a single individual appears to be an extremely rare occurrence, with incidence being approximately 1.5/100 million population. Read More

BMC Neurol 2020 Apr 6;20(1):120. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.

Background: Anomalies of pyramidal tract decussation are rare phenomena that can be caused by ectodermal dysplasia. Herein, we describe a patient with ichthyosis who exhibited ipsilateral hemiparesis after stroke and whose neuroimaging results showed evidence of motor control being provided by the ipsilateral motor cortex.

Case Presentation: A 24-year-old right-handed man presented with skin abnormalities, sudden-onset left hemiparesis, and dysarthria. Read More

Br J Clin Pharmacol 2020 Apr 6. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Center for Ectodermal Dysplasias, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany.

In X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, the most frequent ectodermal dysplasia, an inherited deficiency of the signalling protein ectodysplasin A1 (EDA1) impairs the development of the skin and its appendages, various eccrine glands, and dentition. The severe hypohidrosis common to X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia patients may lead to life-threatening hyperthermia, especially during hot weather or febrile illness. Fc-EDA, an EDA1 replacement protein known to prevent the disease in newborn animals, was tested in 2 clinical trials (human adults and neonates) and additionally administered under compassionate use to 3 infants in utero. Read More

Exp Dermatol 2020 Jun 25;29(6):520-530. Epub 2020 May 25.

St John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic and Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK.

Background: Desmosomes are intercellular cadherin-mediated adhesion complexes that anchor intermediate filaments to the cell membrane and are required for strong adhesion for tissues under mechanical stress. One specific component of desmosomes is plakophilin 1 (PKP1), which is mainly expressed in the spinous layer of the epidermis. Loss-of-function autosomal recessive mutations in PKP1 result in ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility (EDSF) syndrome, the initial inherited Mendelian disorder of desmosomes first reported in 1997. Read More

Dermatol Online J 2020 Feb 15;26(2). Epub 2020 Feb 15.

Department of Dermatology, Boston University, Boston, MA.

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a congenital disorder characterized by localized or generalized absence of skin. Bullous aplasia cutis congenita (BACC) is a rare clinical subtype that has few documented reports in the literature. Herein, we present a new case of BACC in which the bulla was unruptured at birth. Read More

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2020 May/Jun;40(3):e111-e118

Agenesis of the permanent dentition is rare. This report describes a 20-year-old woman with 19 deciduous teeth, a single permanent mandibular premolar, and other physical traits associated with ectodermal dysplasia. The patient demonstrated esthetic parameters associated with maxillomandibular alveolar insufficiency, and her chief complaints were directed toward esthetics and the potential impact of restorative choices on function. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 Mar;99(11):e19244

Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University and Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shijiazhuang.

A mutation in the epithelial morphogen gene ectodysplasin-A1 (EDA1) is responsible for the disorder X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED), the most common form of ectodermal dysplasia. XLHED is characterized by impaired development of hair, eccrine sweat glands, and teeth. This study aimed to identify potentially pathogenic mutations in four Chinese XLHED families. Read More

DNA Cell Biol 2020 May 4;39(5):783-789. Epub 2020 Mar 4.

Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China.

Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) and terminal transverse limb defects. The etiology of AOS has remained largely unknown, although mutations in the notch receptor 1 () gene are most common genetic alteration associated with this disease. In this study, we aimed to identify the case of a 6-year-old boy, who presented with large ACC of the scalp and aortic valve stenosis, suggesting the possibility of AOS. Read More

Front Genet 2020 4;11:21. Epub 2020 Feb 4.

Department of Dermatology of First Affiliated Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the genetic causes of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) in two families and elucidate the molecular pathogenesis of HED in Chinese Han patients.

Methods: Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was used to screen HED-related genes in two family members, followed by confirmatory Sanger sequencing. Bioinformatics analysis was performed for the mutations. Read More

Transplant Proc 2020 Mar 6;52(2):647-652. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

Department of Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, Oncology and Hematology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland. Electronic address:

Background: X-linked EDA-ID1 (ectodermal dysplasia, anhidrotic, with immunodeficiency 1, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man [OMIM] 300291), or NEMO (nuclear factor kappa B essential modulator) deficiency syndrome, is caused by mutations in the IKBKG/NEMO gene. We report the case of a boy with EDA-ID1 who underwent allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

Methods: In early infancy, the patient developed an atypical, severe, initial manifestation resembling Omenn syndrome with infections, and he underwent allogeneic stem cell transplantation from an unrelated 9 of 10 HLA matched donor with a mismatch in the DQB1 allele after conditioning with treosulfan, fludarabine, thiotepa, and antithymocyte globulin (Grafalon). Read More

Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 2020 Feb;37(2):139-141

Department of Clinical Genetics, Huaian Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223002, China.

Objective: To detect potential variant in a male fetus suspected for Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal dysplasia, Cleft lip/palate (EEC) syndrome.

Methods: Peripheral blood samples of the fetus and his parents were collected for the extraction of DNA. Whole-exome sequencing was carried out to detect potential variants. Read More

Clin Genet 2020 Apr 17;97(4):595-600. Epub 2020 Feb 17.

Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Rare Oral and Dental Competence Center, CHU Toulouse, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France.

Ectodermal dysplasias are a family of genodermatoses commonly associated with variants in the ectodysplasin/NF-κB or the Wnt/β-catenin pathways. Both pathways are involved in signal transduction from ectoderm to mesenchyme during the development of ectoderm-derived structures. Wnt/β-catenin pathway requires the lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1), a nuclear mediator, to activate target gene expression. Read More

Contemp Clin Dent 2019 Jan-Mar;10(1):74-80

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Kochi, Kerala, India.

Aims: To assess the salivary flow rate levels and total antioxidant levels in ectodermal dysplasia (ED) patients and to compare with normal individuals.

Materials And Methods: Unstimulated saliva sample of control and case were collected from the mouth to a pre-weighed Eppendorf tube using a Pasteur pipette for 4 min. Stimulated saliva of case and control was also collected after chewing paraffin wax for 30 s. Read More

Orphanet J Rare Dis 2020 Feb 1;15(1):36. Epub 2020 Feb 1.

Department of Pediatrics and Nephrology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland.

Background: Sensenbrenner syndrome, which is also known as cranioectodermal dysplasia (CED), is a rare, autosomal recessive ciliary chondrodysplasia characterized by a variety of clinical features including a distinctive craniofacial appearance as well as skeletal, ectodermal, liver and renal anomalies. Progressive renal disease can be life-threatening in this condition. CED is a genetically heterogeneous disorder. Read More

J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2019 Oct-Dec;12(4):244-247

Department of Dermatology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Ectodermal dysplasias are a complex group of heterogenous, heritable disorders entailing two or more developmental abnormalities in ectodermal structures, such as hair, teeth, nails, and/or sweat glands. The most common subtype of these disorders is X-linked hypohidrotic that significantly impairs the quality of life of its sufferers. A 15-year-old boy, who sought the treatment for protuberant lips, saddle nose, dental anomalies, fine sparse hair, decreased sweating, intolerance to heat and photosensitivity, experienced dramatic improvement in his quality of life and confidence with aesthetic correction comprising autologous fat grafting, rhinoplasty, lip reduction, microblading and comprehensive prosthodontic and orthodontic treatments undertaken in collaboration with dental and plastic surgery departments and expert psychological counseling. Read More

Acta Radiol 2020 Jan 30:284185120901510. Epub 2020 Jan 30.

Department of Radiology, Uludag University, School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey.

Indian J Pediatr 2020 03 27;87(3):169-170. Epub 2020 Jan 27.

Child Development and Pediatric Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, KAHER's J N Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, 590010, India.

Am J Med Genet A 2020 04 25;182(4):831-841. Epub 2020 Jan 25.

Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California.

The objective of this study was to review the published literature on X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) for the prevalence and characteristics of three features of XLHED: hypodontia, hypohidrosis, and hypotrichosis. A systematic search of English-language articles was conducted in May 2019 to identify publications with information on any of the three features of XLHED. We excluded studies with five or fewer participants, that did not specify X-linked inheritance or an EDA mutation, and discussed only management of features. Read More

Gene 2020 Apr 20;733:144369. Epub 2020 Jan 20.

Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Birth Defect Prevention Research Institute, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China; Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address:

MAP2K1 encodes mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MEK1). Mutations in MAP2K1 lead to continuous activation of MEK/ERK signaling pathway, giving rise to cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome (CFCS). However, the molecular mechanisms of abnormal activation of MEK/ERK signaling pathway and the role of autophagy, if any, in manifesting CFCS in MAP2K mutants remain unclear. Read More

Cell Death Dis 2020 01 16;11(1):30. Epub 2020 Jan 16.

Department of Dermatology and Reference center for Genodermatoses and Rare Skin Diseases (MAGEC), Paris, F-75006, France.

P63 is a major transcription factor regulating skin development and homeostasis. It controls many genes involved in cell proliferation, adhesion, and early differentiation. P63 is mutated in several rare syndromes called p63-related ectodermal dysplasia syndromes (ED). Read More

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2019 Sep-Dec;23(3):479

Department of Intern, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a congenital disorder primarily affecting the ectodermal tissue, with infrequent dysfunction of mesodermally derived tissues. Clinically, there are two major forms seen, hypohidrotic/Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome and hidrotic/Clouston syndrome, depending on the number and function of sweat glands. A multidisciplinary treatment protocol is usually followed and necessitates collective efforts by medical and dental professionals. Read More

Cutis 2019 Dec;104(6):E22-E24

Division of Dermatology, University of Kansas, Kansas City, USA.

Prague Med Rep 2019 ;120(4):124-130

Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.

Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia (ATD) represents a heterogeneous group of skeletal dysplasias with short ribs, narrow chest and reduced thoracic capacity. Mutations in several genes including IFT80, DYNC2H1, TTC21B and WDR19 have been found in patients with ATD. Both severe and milder course of the disease were described in correlation with secondary involvement of lung's function. Read More

Orphanet J Rare Dis 2020 01 10;15(1). Epub 2020 Jan 10.

Center for Ectodermal Dysplasias & Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Erlangen, Loschgestr. 15, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.

Background: X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) is caused by pathogenic variants of the gene EDA disrupting the prenatal development of ectodermal derivatives. Cardinal symptoms are hypotrichosis, lack of teeth, and hypo- or anhidrosis, but the disease may also evoke other clinical problems. This study aimed at investigating the clinical course of XLHED in early childhood as the basis for an evaluation of the efficacy of potential treatments. Read More

J Cutan Pathol 2020 May 19;47(5):439-445. Epub 2020 Jan 19.

Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.

Background: Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare and heterogeneous disorder characterized by congenital absence of skin. The scalp is the most commonly affected site and lesions may overlie deeper ectodermal abnormalities. The exact etiology is still unknown, and histopathologic features are poorly defined. Read More

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019 Jul-Aug;12(4):362-365

Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.

A nine-year-old girl was presented to the dental clinic at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah with carious posterior primary teeth and discolored teeth. She was referred to a pediatric geneticist to rule out any medical conditions. She was suspected to have ectodermal dysplasia (ED). Read More

Eur J Paediatr Dent 2019 Dec;20(4):306-310

Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.

Aim: A systematic literature review on oral and craniofacial manifestations of Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome was performed.

Methods: From 2 databases were selected 74 articles using as key words "Ellis-Van Creveld" AND "Oral" OR "Craniofacial" OR "Dental" OR "Malocclusion". Prisma protocol was used to create an eligible list for the screening. Read More

Pediatr Dent 2018 Nov;40(7):449-452

Department of Orthodontics, in the Faculty of Medicine, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldshleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Congenital absence of teeth (oligodontia) due to ectodermal dysplasia (ED) may impact children's emotional aspects and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate parents' perceptions regarding the impact of ectodermal dysplasia and oligodontia on the self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image, and social life of their children. Ten parents of ED children were interviewed via semistructured questionnaire. Read More

Biosci Rep 2019 12;39(12)

Department of Gastroenterology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000 Gansu, China.

X-linked ectodermal dysplasia receptor (XEDAR) has been widely studied in epidermal morphogenesis, but few studies have been conducted on tumorigenesis and development, including gastric cancer. In the present research, we aimed to investigate the effect of XEDAR on gastric cancer and further explore the molecular mechanisms involved. The differential expression of XEDAR in 90 tissue specimens (30 gastric cancer tissues, 30 adjacent tissues and 30 normal tissues) was detected by real-time PCR (RT-PCR) and Western blot. Read More

MMW Fortschr Med 2019 12;161(21-22):35

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