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Ichthyosis vulgaris

Synonyms
Dominant ichthyosis vulgaris; Ichthyosis simplex

Summary

The phenotypic characteristics of ichthyosis vulgaris include palmar hyperlinearity, keratosis pilaris, and a fine scale that is most prominent over the lower abdomen, arms, and legs. Marked presentation includes prominent scaling, whereas mild presentation consists of palmar hyperlinearity, keratosis pilaris, and, in some cases, fine scaling (summary by Smith et al., 2006). [from OMIM]

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Clinical tests (16 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: ATOD2, FLG-1, FLG1, FLG
    Summary: filaggrin

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

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