Individualized Plastic Reconstruction Strategy for Patients With Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndrome.

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia syndrome is a hereditary disease of ectodermal origin. Appearances of nail dystrophy, alopecia or hypotrichosis, saddle nose deformity, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis are usually associated with a lack of sweat glands as well as partial or complete absence of teeth. These manifestations are usually corrected only with oral rehabilitation by mounting dentures. In this study, plastic rehabilitation was developed to correct the special features of patients with ectodermal dysplasia. Four men and 1 woman with ectodermal dysplasia syndrome were treated. Four patients showed dysostosis of the midface, and rhinoplasty with costal bone was performed, whereas cosmetic operation aiming to repair soft tissue defects was adopted for the last patient. After plastic corrections, all 5 patients were satisfied with the results and had no social embarrassment.

• Authors: Yikang Hou, Yunbo Jin, Xiaoxi Lin, Gang Chai, Yan Zhang, Zuoliang Qi
• Journal: Annals of plastic surgery (Ann Plast Surg) Vol. 78 Issue 6 Pg. 684-691 (Jun 2017) ISSN: 1536-3708 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 28490040 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Anatomic Landmarks
• Cephalometry
• Cosmetic Techniques
• Ectodermal Dysplasia (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Esthetics
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Plastic Surgery Procedures (methods)
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult