Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate (AEC) syndrome and Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome

Definition:

Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate (AEC) syndrome (also known as Hay-Wells syndrome) and Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome are rare ectodermal dysplasias characterized by ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum and cleft lip/palate. Ectodermal findings include hair, nail, teeth and sweat gland dystrophies.

References:

[1]. Gul Tosun, et al. Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome: clinical and dental findings. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2009 Fall;34(1):71-5. [Content Brief]

[2]. S E Clements, et al. Rapp-Hodgkin and Hay-Wells ectodermal dysplasia syndromes represent a variable spectrum of the same genetic disorder. Br J Dermatol. 2010 Sep;163(3):624-9. [Content Brief]

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