Keratoderma palmoplantaris transgrediens
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Description
The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Orpha Number: 495
Definition
A rare, isolated, diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma disorder characterized by red-yellow, moderate to severe hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, extending to the dorsal aspects of the hands, feet and/or wrists and involving the skin over the Achilles' tendon (transgrediens), gradually worsening with age (progrediens) to include patchy hyperkeratosis over the shins, knees, elbows and, sometimes, skin flexures. Hyperhidrosis is usually associated. Histologically, either epidermolytic or nonepidermolytic changes may be seen.
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Symptoms
Symptoms and their Known Frequencies
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