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European Journal of Dermatology

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Tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome type I Volume 11, issue 4, July - August 2001

Authors
Department of Dermatology, Philipp University, Deutschhausstr. 9, D-35033 Marburg; Germany.
  • Page(s) : 385-7
  • Published in: 2001

The mother of an 8-year-old girl noticed that there was no need to cut her daughter's hair as she did in her other childern. The previous medical history was unremarkable. Physical examination revealed a healthy girl of normal growth (height: 124 cm, weight: 26 kg) and intelligence. The hair was sparse and fine (Fig 1). The facial appearance is shown in Figures 1 and 2. Routine laboratory examination were within the normal range. Which diagnosis do you suggest? Which additional examinations do you propose?