Keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness Syndrome

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Keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome (also known as "Ichthyosiform erythroderma, corneal involvement, and deafness," and "KID syndrome,") presents at birth/infancy and is characterized by progressive corneal opacification, either mild generalized hyperkeratosis or discrete erythematous plaques, and neurosensory deafness.:483,513:565

It is caused by a mutation in connexin 26.

See also

  • Senter syndrome
  • Ichthyosis hystrix
  • List of cutaneous conditions