Anonychia congenita totalis with epilepsy and mental retardation

Authors

  • Anubhav Garg Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy , G R Medical College, Gwalior-474001, M P, India
  • Sushma Garg Gwalior, MP, India
  • P K Saraswat Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy , G R Medical College, Gwalior-474001, M P, India

Keywords:

Anonychia, anonychia congenita, RSPO4 gene

Abstract

Anonychia congenita is a rare disorder characterized by absence of several or all fingernails and/or toenails since birth. A 35-year-old man with mental retardation presented with a history of absence of all nails since birth. There was also a history of epileptic fits since early childhood.

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Published

2014-05-22

How to Cite

Garg , A., Garg , S., & Saraswat , P. K. (2014). Anonychia congenita totalis with epilepsy and mental retardation . International Journal of Medical Science Research and Practice, 1(1), 20–22. Retrieved from https://ijmsrp.isroset.org/index.php/j/article/view/5

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014): Volume-1, Issue-1 May 2014

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Case Report

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