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Trichothiodystrophy: a case report of childhood glaucoma associated with non-acquired systemic disease

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Trichothiodystrophy belongs to a group of rare genetic diseases characterized by DNA repair anomalies. Ocular manifestations can occur in 50% of cases, including cataract, refractive errors, strabismus, microcornea, microphthalmia, dry eye, and pigmentary macular changes. We report a case of chi...

Do you know this syndrome? Ichthyosis associated with neurological condition and alteration of hairs

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Trichothiodystrophy refers to a heterogeneous group of rare genetic diseases that affects neuroectodermal-derived tissues with multisystem involvement. The hallmark of these syndromes is the deficiency of sulfur in hair matrix proteins, leading to short and brittle hair. Few cases of this rare ...