Ectodermal Dysplasia and Immunodeficiency - CISMeF
Ectodermal Dysplasia and ImmunodeficiencyNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Ectodermal Dysplasia and Immunodeficiency;
NCIt synonyms : Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia with Immune Deficiency; EDA-ID; Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia with Immune Deficiency;
NCIt definition : A rare disorder caused by mutations either in the IKBKG gene resulting in an X-linked
recessive inheritance pattern or in the NFKBIA gene resulting in an autosomal dominant
inheritance pattern. It is characterized by abnormal development of ectodermal tissues
including the skin, hair, teeth, and sweat glands and immune system deficiency. It
results in dry and wrinkled skin, sparse scalp and body hair, missing teeth, and reduced
ability to sweat. Patients have abnormally low levels of antibodies causing inability
to fight infections.;