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Ackerman syndrome

Field	Value
synonyms	Pyramidal molar-glaucoma-upper abnormal lip syndrome, interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis (IGDA)
name	Ackerman syndrome
image	Autosomal recessive - en.svg
caption	Ackerman syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner

Ackerman syndrome or interstitial granulomatous dermatitis is a familial syndrome of fused molar roots with a single canal (taurodontism), hypotrichosis, full upper lip without a cupid's bow, thickened and wide philtrum, and occasional juvenile glaucoma. It was described by James L. Ackerman, A. Leon Ackerman, and A. Bernard Ackerman.

Signs and symptoms

Fused molar roots
Single root canal
Juvenile glaucoma
Sparse body hair
Distinct facial features: full upper lip, absence of cupid's bow, thick philtrum
Syndactyly
Increased pigmentation of finger joints
Clinodactyly of fifth finger.

References

(1973). "Taurodont, pyramidal and fused molar roots associated with other anomalies in a kindred". Am. J. Phys. Anthropol..
(2006). "Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis (Ackerman syndrome)". J. Rheumatol..
(2003). "Arthritis and interstitial granulomatous dermatitis (Ackerman syndrome) with pulmonary silicosis". Semin. Arthritis Rheum..
(1973). "A New Dental, Ocular and Cutaneous Syndrome". International Journal of Dermatology.
"Symptoms of Ackerman syndrome - RightDiagnosis.com".

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