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  • Genetics and Human Diseases

Background:

  • Witkop's syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder.
  • It is a variant of ectodermal dysplasia, affecting approximately 1 in 100,000 live births.
  • Low occurrence and subtle features challenge general population identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case report on Witkop's syndrome.
  • To offer a practical approach for identifying this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of diagnostic features for Witkop's syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Witkop's syndrome is characterized by distinct tooth and nail abnormalities.
  • The condition's rarity and subtle presentation pose diagnostic challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification of Witkop's syndrome is crucial.
  • A commonsense approach can aid in diagnosing this uncommon disorder.