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  • Title: Clinical and genetic studies of 3 large, consanguineous, Algerian families with Mal de Meleda.
    Author: Bouadjar B, Benmazouzia S, Prud'homme JF, Cure S, Fischer J.
    Journal: Arch Dermatol; 2000 Oct; 136(10):1247-52. PubMed ID: 11030771.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Mal de Meleda (MIM 248300), also referred to as keratosis palmoplantaris transgrediens of Siemens, is a rare autosomal recessive skin disorder with a prevalence in the general population of 1 in 100,000. The main clinical characteristics are transgressive palmoplantar keratoderma, hyperhidrosis, and perioral erythema, but there are also associated features such as brachydactyly, nail abnormalities, and lichenoid plaques. OBSERVATIONS: We studied the clinical and genetic characteristics of 3 large, consanguineous, Algerian families, including 14 affected individuals. Homozygosity mapping of the third family confirmed localization of the responsible gene to 8qter in all 3 families. CONCLUSIONS: Although some differences in phenotypic expression among subjects were noted, genetic analysis of the 3 families who shared a common ethnic background indicated that a single gene is responsible for mal de Meleda in this population.
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