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Naxos disease, a rare disorder affecting the heart and skin, presents with palmoplantar keratoderma and woolly hair. This report details two siblings diagnosed with Naxos disease, one also exhibiting right middle lobe syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Naxos disease is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma, woolly hair, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
  • The condition has autosomal dominant inheritance.

Observation:

  • This study reports on two siblings diagnosed with Naxos disease.
  • One sibling presented with additional complications, including right middle lobe syndrome.
  • This observation expands the known clinical spectrum of Naxos disease.

Findings:

  • The siblings presented with classic Naxos disease symptoms.
  • The co-occurrence of right middle lobe syndrome in one sibling is a novel finding.
  • Genetic analysis confirmed the diagnosis in both individuals.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing the diverse clinical manifestations of Naxos disease.
  • Further research into genotype-phenotype correlations is warranted.
  • Early diagnosis and management can improve patient outcomes.