pachyonychia congenita type 1 (Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome)
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Pathology
Genetics
- autosomal dominant
- associated with defects in KRT6A, KRT16
Clinical manifestations
- hypertrophic nail dystrophy resulting in onchyogryposis (thickening & increase in curvature of the nail), palmoplantar keratoderma, follicular hyperkeratosis, & oral leukokeratosis
- hyperhidrosis of the hands & feet is usually present