aila Umer1, Nadia Zaib2, Rabia Masood3
1 Demonstrator, Department of Oral Pathology, Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad.
2 Assistant Professor oral pathology, Islamic international dental college, Islamabad
3 lecturer oral pathology, Islamic international dental college, Islamabad
Correspondance :“Dr. Naila Umer”
Volume 22, Issue 3 (July - September 2013)
Open Access
Abstract
Ectodermal dysplasia is a hereditary disorder that occurs as a consequence of disturbance in ectoderm of developing embryo. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia or anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is most common syndrome among large group of hereditary disorders.the triad of nail dystrophy,alopecia or hypotrichosis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis is usually accompanied by lack of sweat glands and a partial or complete absence of primary or permanent dentition. A case study of 39 year old female with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with positive family history is presented.
KEYWORDS:
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Hypodontia, Anodontia, Hypohydrosis.
How to CITE:
Umer N. Zaib N, Masood R. Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report. J Pak Dent Assoc.2013; 22(1): 227-230.