Microphthalmia–dermal aplasia–sclerocornea syndrome is a condition characterized by linear
skin lesions.
MLS is a rare
X-linked dominant male-lethal
disease characterized by unilateral or bilateral
microphthalmia
Microphthalmia (Greek: grc, μικρός, mikros, small, label=none, grc, ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, eye, label=none, also referred as microphthalmos, is a developmental disorder of the eye in which one (unilateral microphthalmia) or both ( ...
and linear
skin defects in affected
females, and
in utero lethality for affected males.
It can be associated with ''
HCCS'',
s in it cause microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome.
See also
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
References
External links
GeneReview/NIH/UW entry on Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome
Genodermatoses
Syndromes
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