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Syndromes associated with trichothiodystrophy

J L Tolmie1, D de Berker, R Dawber

  • 1Duncan Guthrie Institute of Medical Genetics, Yorkhill Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Clinical Dysmorphology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Trichothiodystrophy, a condition causing sparse, brittle hair, can indicate neurocutaneous syndromes. Some cases involve DNA repair defects, while others present distinct features without this defect.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Dermatology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is characterized by sparse, brittle, sulfur-deficient hair, often linked to autosomal recessive neurocutaneous syndromes.
  • The most recognized TTD syndrome presents with photosensitivity and intellectual impairment, frequently associated with DNA repair defects.

Observation:

  • This study details two patients with TTD and DNA repair deficiencies.
  • It also includes three additional cases with TTD but without DNA repair defects, highlighting phenotypic diversity.

Findings:

  • Clinical and laboratory data from these patients are presented.
  • The findings are analyzed using a classification scheme for TTD syndromes based on clinical abnormalities.

Implications:

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  • This research clarifies the spectrum of TTD syndromes.
  • It aids in diagnosing and classifying TTD based on clinical presentation and underlying genetic factors, including DNA repair capabilities.