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[Orofaciodigital syndrome].

R Pedragosa, J Vidal, A Pelegri

Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana

|January 1, 1985

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The association between Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome (OFDS) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is rare, with only seven previously reported cases. This report details a new female case of OFDS with co-occurring polycystic kidney disease and hypertension.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Genetics
Pediatrics

Background:

Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome (OFDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterized by the development of numerous cysts in the kidneys.
The co-occurrence of OFDS and PKD is exceptionally uncommon in medical literature.

Observation:

A novel case of a female patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of OFDS and diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease is described.
The patient also exhibited hypertension, adding a significant clinical comorbidity.
This observation contributes to the limited documented instances of this dual diagnosis.

Findings:

The study highlights a rare association between Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome and polycystic kidney disease.

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The presented case underscores the potential for hypertension in individuals with this combined condition.

This finding expands the clinical spectrum of OFDS and its renal manifestations.

Implications:

Further research is warranted to elucidate the genetic and pathophysiological links between OFDS and PKD.
Early recognition and management of renal complications, including hypertension, are crucial for affected individuals.
This case report serves as a valuable reference for clinicians managing rare genetic syndromes with complex phenotypes.