Lelis syndrome
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Other namesEctodermal dysplasia-acanthosis nigricans syndrome
| Lelis syndrome | |
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| Other names | Ectodermal dysplasia-acanthosis nigricans syndrome |
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| This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
Lelis syndrome is a genetic disorder, a rare condition with dermatological and dental findings[1] characterized by the association of ectodermal dysplasia (hypotrichosis and hypohidrosis) with acanthosis nigricans. Other clinical features may include palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, nail dystrophy, intellectual deficit,[2] disturbances of skin pigmentation (perioral and periorbital hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, and perinevic leukoderma)[2] and hypodontia. Transmission is autosomal recessive.[1][3]