Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2

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Alternate names

Keratoderma palmoplantar, punctate type 2; Type 2 punctate PPK; PPKP2; PPPP; Punctate palmoplantar hyperkeratosis type 2

Definition

Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2 is a type of isolated, punctate, hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma characterized by multiple, asymptomatic, 1 to 2 mm-long, firm, hyperkeratotic projections ('spiny keratosis') on the palms, soles and digits (typically confined to their volar and/or lateral aspects). Histopathologically, compact columnar parakeratosis over hypo- or agranular epidermis is observed.

NIH genetic and rare disease info

Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2 is a rare disease.


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