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What is the definition of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia?
Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia (HMD) is a condition that affects the skin, hair, mucosa (areas of the body that are lined with mucus), gums (gingiva), eyes, nose and lungs. Symptoms begin in infancy and vary in severity from person to person. The most common symptoms of this condition include hair loss (alopecia), patchy red skin around the perineum (the area between the anus and external genitalia); and red gums. Small, skin-colored bumps (keratosis pilaris) and early development of cloudy lens (cataracts) are also common. Other symptoms may include eye disease that gets worse over time, lung disease and a rough, red tongue. Intelligence is normal. The exact cause of HMD is still unknown, but it is thought to be an abnormality in desmosomes and gap junctions, which are cell structures involved in cell-to-cell contact. HMD appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, but has occurred in individuals with no family history of the condition. The diagnosis of HMD is based on the symptoms and other skin and eye disorders need to be excluded.
What are the alternative names for Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia?
  • Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia
  • Mucoepithelial dysplasia, hereditary
  • Urban-Schosser-Spohn syndrome
Who are the top Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia Local Doctors?
Vernon K. Sondak
Advanced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Vernon K. Sondak
General Surgery
Advanced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Vernon K. Sondak
General Surgery

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
Tampa, FL 
 (98.2 mi)
888-860-2778
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Vernon Sondak is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sondak and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sondak is currently accepting new patients.

Amod A. Sarnaik
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Amod A. Sarnaik
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Amod A. Sarnaik
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
Tampa, FL 
 (98.2 mi)
888-860-2778
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Amod Sarnaik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sarnaik and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sarnaik is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Christopher W. Salzman
General Surgery
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Christopher W. Salzman
General Surgery

Putnam Surgical Group LLC

414 Zeagler Dr, 
Palatka, FL 
 (20.4 mi)
386-328-4123
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Christopher Salzman is a General Surgeon in Palatka, Florida. Dr. Salzman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Salzman is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia?
Ocular manifestations of SREBF1-associated hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
Ocular manifestations of SREBF1-associated hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
Journal: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Published: March 20, 2024
Long-term follow-up of ocular involvement in hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
Long-term follow-up of ocular involvement in hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
Journal: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Published: November 09, 2023
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Recurrent Vascularizing Keratitis in Infants With Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia Related to SREBF1 Mutation.
Recurrent Vascularizing Keratitis in Infants With Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia Related to SREBF1 Mutation.
Journal: Cornea
Published: March 14, 2023
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