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Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome

Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome rather than just read about it. In short: Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome (KLICK syndrome) is a rare cutaneous condition characterized by ichthyosis and keratoderma. It is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with a deletion in the transcription gene POMP, which codes proteasome maturation protein.

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Reference excerpt

Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome (KLICK syndrome) is a rare cutaneous condition characterized by ichthyosis and keratoderma. It is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with a deletion in the transcription gene POMP, which codes proteasome maturation protein. This prevents the correct formation of filaggrin from profilaggrin. Sympotmatic treatment with keratolytics and retinoids is successful, but if treatment is stopped, symptoms recur.

See also CEDNIK syndrome List of cutaneous conditions

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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In the classroom: Keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma syndrome is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Genodermatoses, Genodermatoses stubs, Rare syndromes, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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