Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome: an ectodermal dysplasia involving the teeth, hair, nails, and palate. Report of a case and review of the literature

Abstract

Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome is a rare form of ectodermal dysplasia involving the hair, eyes, sweat glands, nails, teeth, and palate. The case of a white girl with the condition is presented. The differential diagnosis is discussed, and the eight previously reported cases are reviewed. Another (ninth) previously reported case is considered for inclusion in the group.