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Pili canaliculi

MedGen UID:
348148
Concept ID:
C1860608
Finding
HPO: HP:0002235

Definition

A characteristic triangular, kidney- or heat-shaped diameter of hair shafts with typical longitudinal canalicular deformation as observable by scanning electron microscopy. [from HPO]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPili canaliculi

Conditions with this feature

Rapp-Hodgkin ectodermal dysplasia syndrome
MedGen UID:
315656
Concept ID:
C1785148
Disease or Syndrome
The TP63-related disorders comprise six overlapping phenotypes: Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate (AEC) syndrome (which includes Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome). Acro-dermo-ungual-lacrimal-tooth (ADULT) syndrome. Ectrodactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, cleft lip/palate syndrome 3 (EEC3). Limb-mammary syndrome. Split-hand/foot malformation type 4 (SHFM4). Isolated cleft lip/cleft palate (orofacial cleft 8). Individuals typically have varying combinations of ectodermal dysplasia (hypohidrosis, nail dysplasia, sparse hair, tooth abnormalities), cleft lip/palate, split-hand/foot malformation/syndactyly, lacrimal duct obstruction, hypopigmentation, hypoplastic breasts and/or nipples, and hypospadias. Findings associated with a single phenotype include ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (tissue strands that completely or partially fuse the upper and lower eyelids), skin erosions especially on the scalp associated with areas of scarring, and alopecia, trismus, and excessive freckling.
Uncombable hair syndrome 3
MedGen UID:
934615
Concept ID:
C4310648
Disease or Syndrome
Uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) is characterized by silvery, blond, or straw-colored scalp hair that is dry, frizzy, and wiry, has a characteristic sheen, stands away from the scalp in multiple directions, and is impossible to comb. This hair shaft disorder occurs in children and improves with age. The hair growth rate can range from slow to normal (summary by U. Basmanav et al., 2016). For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of UHS, see UHS1 (191480).
Uncombable hair syndrome 2
MedGen UID:
934616
Concept ID:
C4310649
Disease or Syndrome
Uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) is characterized by silvery, blond, or straw-colored scalp hair that is dry, frizzy, and wiry, has a characteristic sheen, stands away from the scalp in multiple directions, and is impossible to comb. This hair shaft disorder occurs in children and improves with age. The hair growth rate can range from slow to normal (summary by U. Basmanav et al., 2016). For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of UHS, see UHS1 (191480).
Uncombable hair syndrome 1
MedGen UID:
1640179
Concept ID:
C4551573
Disease or Syndrome
Uncombable hair syndrome is characterized by silvery, blond, or straw-colored scalp hair that is dry, frizzy, and wiry, has a characteristic sheen, stands away from the scalp in multiple directions, and is impossible to comb. This hair shaft disorder occurs in children and improves with age. The hair growth rate can range from slow to normal (summary by U. Basmanav et al., 2016). Genetic Heterogeneity of Uncombable Hair Syndrome See UHS2 (617251), caused by mutation in the TGM3 gene (600238) on chromosome 20p12, and UHS3 (617252), caused by mutation in the TCHH gene (190370) on chromosome 1q21.

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PubMed

Singh G, Miteva M
Pediatr Dermatol 2016 Sep;33(5):481-7. Epub 2016 Jun 13 doi: 10.1111/pde.12902. PMID: 27293153
Singh G, Miteva M
Pediatr Dermatol 2016 Sep;33(5):473-80. Epub 2016 Jun 13 doi: 10.1111/pde.12894. PMID: 27292719

Recent clinical studies

Diagnosis

Pietrzak A, Bartosinska J, Filip AA, Rakowska A, Adamczyk M, Szumilo J, Kanitakis J
J Dermatol 2015 May;42(5):521-3. Epub 2015 Mar 21 doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12837. PMID: 25808203
Filho Rheingantz da Cunha R, Larangeira de Almeida H Jr, Suita de Castro LA, Moreira Rocha N, Abrantes V
Int J Dermatol 2007 Feb;46(2):190-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2007.03006.x. PMID: 17269975
Ravella A, Pujol RM, Noguera X, de Moragas JM
J Am Acad Dermatol 1987 Aug;17(2 Pt 2):377-80. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(87)70216-3. PMID: 3624580

Therapy

Sarzi Sartori D, Larangeira de Almeida A, Santana Pereira de Oliveira G, de Almeida HL Jr
An Bras Dermatol 2022 Mar-Apr;97(2):240-242. Epub 2022 Jan 15 doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2021.03.011. PMID: 35042642Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Almeida HL Jr, Garcias G, Silva RM, Batista SL, Pasetto F
An Bras Dermatol 2016 Sep-Oct;91(5 suppl 1):125-127. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164677. PMID: 28300918Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Salinas CF, Montes GM
Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser 1988;24(2):149-68. PMID: 3179424

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