Haim-Munk syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Haim–Munk syndrome (also known as "Palmoplantar keratoderma with periodontitis and arachnodactyly and acro-osteolysis") is a cutaneous condition caused by a mutation in the Cathepsin C gene.[1]
Historical Perspective
It was named after Dr. Salim Haim and Dr. Munk.[2]
References
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ Al Aboud K, Al Aboud D (2011). "Salim Haim and the syndrome that bears his name". Dermatology Online Journal. 17 (8): 15. PMID 21906495. Retrieved 2012-08-06.