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Tylosis in the Orkney Islands

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Veronica M. L. Muir
Veronica M. L. Muir
Affiliation:
Department of Human Biology and Health, University of Survey, Guildford
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Summary

The familial condition of tylosis was found in a single extended family in the Orkney islands. Unlike other pedigrees described it has no association with carcinoma of the oesophagus. Various linkage studies have been suggested and pooling of available data would offer a more constructive approach. Electron microscopy suggests further biochemical analysis on affected and normal skin to elucidate the underlying factors causing hyperkeratinization, and possibly resulting in more sophisticated treatment for this irritable but harmless condition.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 10 , Issue 1 , January 1978 , pp. 1 - 6
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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