Ectrodactyly–ectodermal dysplasia–cleft syndrome

Ectrodactyly–ectodermal dysplasia–cleft syndrome, or EEC, and also referred to as EEC syndrome and split hand–split foot–ectodermal dysplasia–cleft syndrome:520 is a rare form of ectodermal dysplasia, an autosomal dominant disorder inherited as a genetic trait.:571 EEC is characterized by the triad of ectrodactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, and facial clefts. Other features noted in association with EEC include vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent urinary tract infections, obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, decreased pigmentation of the hair and skin, missing or abnormal teeth, enamel hypoplasia, absent punctae in the lower eyelids, photophobia, occasional cognitive impairment and kidney anomalies, and conductive hearing loss.

Ectrodactyly–ectodermal dysplasia–cleft syndrome
Other namesEEC syndrome
Ectrodactyly–ectodermal dysplasia–cleft syndrome is autosomal dominant
SpecialtyMedical genetics 
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