Mesh term Ichthyosis, X-Linked
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Ichthyosis
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Steroid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Description
Chronic form of ichthyosis that is inherited as a sex-linked recessive trait carried on the X-chromosome and transmitted to the male offspring. It is characterized by severe scaling, especially on the extremities, and is associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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