Autosomal recessive palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia
Autosomal recessive palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia
Definition
Autosomal recessive palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and congenital alopecia (PPK-CA) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by congenital alopecia and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. It is usually associated with cataracts, progressive sclerodactyly and pseudo-ainhum.
Also known as autosomal recessive palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and congenital alopecia, cataract-alopecia-sclerodactyly syndrome, palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia type 2, palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia, Wallis type, PPK-CA, Wallis type — per MONDO