Christ–Siemens–Touraine syndrome: A rare case report

Abstract

Christ–Siemens–Touraine syndrome/hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders with primary defects in tissues derived from embryonic ectoderm such as hair, tooth, nail, and sweat glands. To date, more than 192 distinct disorders have been described. Here we present a case of 19-year-old female patient that manifested with HED (Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome).

Keywords

• Christ–Siemens–Touraine syndrome
• hypodontia
• hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia