PEDIATRICS · 1962 · 79 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesAudiologyGeneticsHuman GeneticsMedical GeneticsDysplasiaEctodermal DysplasiasElectrolyte DisordersGenetic DisordersHearing ImpairmentHearing LossAnhidrotic Ectodermal DysplasiaEctodermal Dysplasia SyndromesElectrolyte Loss SyndromesGenetic Inner Ear DisordersHidrotic Ectodermal DysplasiaHypohidrotic Ectodermal DysplasiaSweat Gland Abnormalities
This case report presents the pedigree of a family with hereditary ectodermal dysplasia of the hidrotic type in which various members showed sensori-neural hearing loss, polydactylism, and syndactylism. In addition the affected members showed an elevation of electrolyte concentrations in sweat. This appears to be a new syndrome.