Ectodermal dysplasia syndrome

Definition

The term ''ectodermal dysplasia'' defines a heterogeneous group of heritable disorders of the skin and its appendages characterized by the defective development of two or more ectodermal derivatives, including hair, teeth, nails, sweat glands and their modified structures (i.e. ceruminous, mammary and ciliary glands). The spectrum of clinical manifestations is wide and may include additional manifestations from other ectodermal, mesodermal and endodermal structures.

Also known as ectodermal dysplasia, ectodermal dysplasia (select examples) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 2121 per MONDO
• ICD9 757.31 per MONDO
• MESH D004476 per MONDO
• NCIT C84683 per MONDO
• Orphanet 79373 per MONDO
• SCTID 8654005 per MONDO
• UMLS C0013575 per MONDO

Affected Organs