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.
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Authors | J Kanitakis, G Tsoitis, C Kanitakis |
Journal | Journal 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 |
PMID | 2958520
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Etretinate
(therapeutic use)
- Genes, Dominant
- Humans
- Keratoderma, Palmoplantar
(drug therapy, genetics)
- Male
- Pedigree
- Skin
(pathology)
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