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KID Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Triad

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a 12-year-old male child with keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome, a rare congenital disorder characterized by keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness. The patient presented with generalized ichthyosis shortly after birth. In addition, he displayed hyperkeratosis on the palms and soles and a history of recurrent folliculitis episodes on the scalp and body. The patient also presented with bilateral vascularizing keratitis in the eyes and bilateral mixed hearing loss.

Source: Asian journal of pediatric dermatology.

DOI: 10.4103/ajpd.ajpd_16_24

Authors: Neerja Puri, Sumir Kumar, Arsh Sidhu

Institution: Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and rare skin diseases.

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412884641

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