Absence of fingerprints congenital milia

Alternate names

Absence of dermatoglyphics congenital milia; Baird syndrome; Adermatoglyphia with congenital facial milia and acral blisters, digital contractures, and nail abnormalities; Basan syndrome

Definition

A rare syndrome syndrome characterized by neonatal blisters and milia (small white papules, especially on the face) and congenital absence of dermatoglyphics on the hands and feet. It has been reported in two kindreds (one of which contained 13 affected individuals spanning three generations) and in an unrelated individual. Some affected patients also showed bilateral partial flexion contractures of the fingers and toes, and webbing of the toes. The syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

NIH genetic and rare disease info

• NIH info on Absence of fingerprints congenital milia

Absence of fingerprints congenital milia is a rare disease.

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