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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

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[Case for diagnosis].

Carine Veloso de Carvalho¹, Ivander Bastazini Junior, Jaison Antonio Barreto

¹Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, Bauru, SP, Brasil. nineveloso@msn.com

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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare genetic skin disorder causing scalp hair loss and light sensitivity. This report details a 25-year-old female patient with typical KFSD symptoms and disease progression.

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Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Genetics
Ophthalmology

Background:

Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is an uncommon X-linked genodermatosis.
It presents with distinct clinical features including follicular hyperkeratosis, photophobia, and scarring alopecia.

Observation:

A case study involving a 25-year-old female patient is presented.
The patient exhibited a typical clinical presentation consistent with KFSD.

Findings:

The described case aligns with the known characteristics of KFSD.
The progression of the syndrome in this patient is documented.

Implications:

This case contributes to the understanding of KFSD presentation in females.
Further research into KFSD pathogenesis and management is warranted.
Highlights the importance of recognizing KFSD's varied clinical manifestations.