A dental approach to carrier screening in X linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. Issue 6 (December 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Spfaer, J A
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical genetics. Volume 18:Issue 6(1981)
• Page Start: 459
• Page End: 460
• Publication Date: 1981-12
• Subjects: Medical genetics -- Periodicals; 616.042
• DOI: 10.1136/jmg.18.6.459
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1468-6244

Abstract

Abstract : The frequency of carriers of X linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia among females with hypodontia of the permanent dentition (excluding third molars) could be as high as 1 in 500, and among females with deciduous hypodontia could be as high as 1 in 50. Since it may be possible to identify carriers form among female hypodontia cases in general by virtue of a reduced sweat pore count, the potential exists for a reasonably practical method of screening for carriers at the population level.