/isolated congenital adermatoglyphia

isolated congenital adermatoglyphia

Rare Disease

MONDO:0007619

Also Known As

ADGabsence of fingerprintsadermatoglyphiafingerprints, absence ofADERMcongenital absence of fingerprintsimmigration delay diseaseisolated congenital adermatoglyphia

Definition

Isolated congenital adermatoglyphia is a rare, genetic develomental defect during embryogenesis disorder characterized by the lack of epidermal ridges on the palms and soles, resulting in the absence of fingerprints, with no other associated manifestations. It is associated with a reduced number of sweat gland openings and reduced transpiration of palms and soles.