Medical Emergencies · single question
Each of the following is affected in ectodermal dysplasia EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: C. Adrenal glands
- A. Skin (ectodermal derivative) is affected.
- B. Reduced/absent sweat glands (hypohidrosis) is a hallmark.
- C. Correct. Adrenal glands are mesodermal/endodermal in part and are NOT a feature of ectodermal dysplasia.
- D. Sparse/fine hair is characteristic.
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