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Vohwinkel Syndrome vs. KID Syndrome
1. U C I D E R M A T O L O G Y
G R A N D R O U N D S
M A R C H 3 0 , 2 0 1 1
J E N N I F E R A R M S T R O N G
Vohwinkel Syndrome vs. KID Syndrome
2. Connexin 26
Vohwinkel Syndrome and
KID Syndrome are 2
clinically different
syndromes both originating
with missense mutation for
Connexin 26 on Chrom 13.
3. What is a Connexin
A protein which is the
building blocks that
forms channels in gap
junctions
Facilitates small molecules
between cells
Important intercellular
connections
5. Vohnwinkel Syndrome 2 Types
Both group of palmoplanterkeratodermas
1 – Classical type with hearing loss
Missense mutation of Connexin 26
2 – Ichthyosis- associated type
Insertional mutation of the loricrin gene
Develop thick ridged envelope
7. Treatment - Vohwinkel Syndrome
Rare Disease – Limited Options
Topical
- Usually inadequate
- Keratolytics (i.esalicylates, urea)
- Retinoids
Systemic
- Retinoids
- Relapes after discontinue – almost all pts
- Dose 60mg/Kg/PO
Surgical
- Surgical release of constriction bands to preserve digits
8. What is KID
KID syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by
keratitis (with progressive corneal opacification),
ichthyosis, and deafness (neurosensory).
Affects the epidermis but also Ectodermal tissue
Predisposes patient to Squamous Cell Carcinoma on skin and tongue
Also susceptible to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
9. KID
Acanthosis of the
skin with a
heavy-grained
leather appearance.………..……………..
Hyperkeratotic Plaques………………….…
………………..…………VascularizingKeratitis
…….……..…..Palmar Keratoderma
Nail Dystrophy,
………………………………..fungal infections
10. KID
Three months of age is typical age of cutaneous
presentation
Can start as general erythema
Sometimes diffuse scaling
Leathery skin
11. Ichthyosis
Not a classic ichthyosis
but more a
erythrokeratoderma
None scaling verrucous
plaques, forehead and
cheeks
79% alopecia sparse to
totalalis
12. Key Findings
Hearing loss
Always by age 7
Variable degrees
Subsequent speech delay
Occular manifestations
95%
Progressive
Corneal vascularization
Worsened by retinoids
14. Differences
KID Syndrome
……………………. Alopecia
………………………………. OccularKeratitis
……………………………………………………...................….……. Small Teeth
………………………………..…………. Hyperkeratotic fixed plaques
……………………………………………………….…………. Leathering of skin
…………………………………..…………. Increased squamous cell carcinoma
…………………………………………………...………..….…. Nail dystrophy
15. Differences
Vohwinkel Syndrome
Intact hearing in ichthyosis association type……………….……………….
Autoamputation (Pseudoainhum)…………….……………………….
Star shaped plaques on dorsum of hands………………………….
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Article first published online: 16 MAR 2009.