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Amelo-cerebro-hypohidrotic syndrome
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Amelo-cerebro-hypohidrotic syndrome or Kohlschütter-Tönz syndrome is a degenerative disease characterized by amelogenesis imperfecta, seizures, mental regression and yellow teeth due to defective enamel. So far, 19 cases have been reported. Spasticity and developmental delay are also variable manifestations. It is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait.[1]
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