Pathology · single question
Which additional finding fits this patient with ectodermal dysplasia (impaired ectodermal/exocrine structures)?
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Correct answer: A. Dry eyes (reduced lacrimation)
- A. Correct. Reduced glandular (ectodermal) function causes dry eyes, dry mouth (xerostomia), and reduced sweating (hypohidrosis — heat intolerance).
- B. Sweating is REDUCED (hypohidrosis), not excessive.
- C. Hair is sparse and fine, not thick/coarse.
- D. Teeth are typically MISSING (hypodontia), not supernumerary.