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Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
An autosomal recessive syndrome occurring principally in females, characterized by the presence of reticulated, atrophic, hyperpigmented, telangiectatic cutaneous plaques, often accompanied by juvenile cataracts, saddle nose, congenital bone defects, disturbances in the growth of HAIR; NAILS; and TEETH; and HYPOGONADISM.
Entry Term(s)
Congenital Poikiloderma
Poikiloderma Atrophicans and Cataract
Poikiloderma Congenitale
Poikiloderma Congenitale of Rothmund-Thomson
Poikiloderma of Rothmund-Thomson
Public MeSH Note
2006; see POIKILODERMA CONGENITALE 1991-2005, see SKIN DISEASES 1964-1990
An autosomal recessive syndrome occurring principally in females, characterized by the presence of reticulated, atrophic, hyperpigmented, telangiectatic cutaneous plaques, often accompanied by juvenile cataracts, saddle nose, congenital bone defects, disturbances in the growth of HAIR; NAILS; and TEETH; and HYPOGONADISM.