Vohwinkel's syndrome: Case report and review of literature

Zahida Rani*, Tahir Jamil Ahmad, Ijaz Hussain

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Abstract

Vohwinkel's syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder of keratinization characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma and ainhum-like constrictions. We report herein a 20-year-old girl with palmoplantar hyperkeratosis with a honeycomb-like appearance, constricting band in her left little finger and nail changes. However, certain other features like deafness and neurological changes were not seen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-96
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Volume13
Issue number2
StatePublished - Apr 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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