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Hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type). Report of a familial case and review of the literature.

Abstract
A recent familial case of hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type) that was treated with orally administered etretinate is reported herein. A review of the literature with regard to the clinical, genetic, and laboratory features of this rare genodermatosis is also presented.
AuthorsJ Kanitakis, G Tsoitis, C Kanitakis
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 414-22 (Sep 1987) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
PMID2958520 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Etretinate
Topics
  • Adult
  • Etretinate (therapeutic use)
  • Genes, Dominant
  • Humans
  • Keratoderma, Palmoplantar (drug therapy, genetics)
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Skin (pathology)

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