Ectodermal dysplasia: A Case Report

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare group of hereditary disorders caused by defects in the embryonic ectoderm and its derived tissues; primarily the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and teeth. ED has an incidence rate of about 7 cases occurring in every 100000 live births.  These defects can affect the development of two or more of these tissues. This report is a discussion of a nine-month-old boy, who  presented with hypotrichosis, nail dysplasia, unexplained persistent fever, and failure to thrive; features characteristic of Ectodermal  Dysplasia.