Ectrodactyly - ectodermal dysplasia - cleft lip/palate syndrome: a rare entity

Abstract

Ectrodactyly-ectodermic dysplasia-cleft lip/palate (EEC) syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly of inherited origin and varying clinical features. This syndrome has three main symptoms, which display variable expression and penetrance. The management of this syndrome is challenging, with few reports in the medical literature. We present a case of a 22-year-old boy with EEC syndrome and offer insight into current knowledge about this syndrome.

Keywords

Cleft lip and palate / ectodermal dysplasia / ectrodactyly

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