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Haim-Munk syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Palmoplantar keratoderma with periodontitis and arachnodactyly and acro-osteolysis; Cochin Jewish disorder

Overview

Overview

Haim–Munk syndrome is a cutaneous condition caused by a mutation in the Cathepsin C gene.[1]

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

It was named after Dr. Salim Haim and Dr. Munk.[2]

References

References

  1. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  2. Al Aboud K, Al Aboud D (2011). “Salim Haim and the syndrome that bears his name”. Dermatology Online Journal. 17 (8): 15. PMID 21906495. Retrieved 2012-08-06.

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