Which of the following diseases of the skin is the most likely to be associated with partial anodontia?
Correct Answer: hereditary ectodermal dysplasia
Description: Ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by congenital dysplasia of ectodermaL structures, manifested as hypohidrosis (partial or complete absence of sweat glands) hypotrichosis and hypodontia or partial anodontia.
Two types
Hypohidrotic (Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome) most common type and includes dental manifestations.
Hidrotic (Clouston syndrome)- no specific dental defects are seen.
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