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Case Studies | Dermatology | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 4.1 / 10
Jadassohn - Lewandowsky Syndrome: A Case Report of a Rare Disease
Dr Sharavi Budanur [3] | Dr Rashmi Sriram [2]
Abstract: Pachyonychia congenita is a very rare genetic disorder affecting skin and nails. It was first documented by muller in 1904. It has an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance and is classified into four types of which, the type 1/Jadassohn-lewandowsky type and the type 2 / Jackson lawler types are of importance. The clinical features reported in all types include toe nail dystrophy, plantar keratoderma and plantar pain. Here we report a case of Pachyonychia Congenita type 1 who visited outpatient department in our hospital.
Keywords: Jadassohn Lewandowsky Syndrome, Disease, Pachyonychia congenita
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 239 - 242