Behavioural aspects of Pollitt syndrome: a 32-year follow-up of a case described by R. J. Pollitt and colleagues in 1968.

Abstract

In 1968, R. J. Pollitt and colleagues described a syndrome characterized by abnormally brittle, sulphur-deficient hair (trichothiodystrophy), intellectual disability (ID) and growth retardation. One of the two siblings originally described by the above authors has recently been re-assessed by the present authors following a referral for advice about ritualistic behaviours. Her current clinical features are described, and the literature concerning trichothiodystrophy and ID is summarized.

• Authors: K L Murrin, D J Clarke
• Journal: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (J Intellect Disabil Res) Vol. 46 Issue Pt 3 Pg. 273-8 (Mar 2002) ISSN: 0964-2633 [Print] England
• PMID: 11896813 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple (diagnosis, psychology)
• Activities of Daily Living (psychology)
• Adult
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hair (abnormalities)
• Humans
• Infant
• Intellectual Disability (diagnosis, psychology)
• Nail Diseases (congenital, diagnosis)
• Personality Assessment
• Social Behavior Disorders (diagnosis, psychology)
• Syndrome