Erythrokeratodermia variabilis- Mendes da Costa type
Overview
Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type: A rare inherited disorder characterized by short-lived red patches on the skin and thickening of the skin.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Red skin patches * Thickened patches of skin * Polycyclic plaques
Causes
Red skin patches -
Diagnosis
In cases of diffuse thickening of the skin, a thyroid profile with T 3 , T 4 , and TSH should be done. This should also identify hypothyroidism. A positive ANA test with a speckled pattern will help identify scleroderma, but a skin biopsy should also be done. An antisclerodermal antibody titer is also useful if available. Esophageal motility studies will be helpful in early diagnosis. A skin biopsy will help identify many of the other conditions mentioned above. Urine for porphyrins will help identify porphyria.
Prognosis
Prognosis of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type: persists throughout life but doesn't impact on general health.The 'prognosis' of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type usually refers to the likely outcome of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type. The prognosis of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type may include the duration of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type, chances of complications of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Erythrokeratodermia variabilis, Mendes da Costa type. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.