Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy in Saudi Arabia: A Case Report
December 2020
in “
Skin Appendage Disorders
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Studysummary This case report highlights a family member with a confirmed diagnosis of hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy due to a CDH3 gene mutation, emphasizing the importance of genetic testing for accurate counseling. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This case report described a family member in Saudi Arabia with hypotrichosis and severe visual impairment from early life, suspected to be due to hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy, an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the CDH3 gene. Genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for accurate diagnosis and genetic counseling.
