In X-Linked Syndromes,the Loss of Normal Gene Function in Some

question 1

Multiple Choice

In X-linked syndromes,the loss of normal gene function in some of the skin progenitors can follow the lines of Blaschko.In which of the following syndromes would you expect this to occur?

• A) Dowling-Meara EBS
• B) Junctional epidermolysis bullosa
• C) Bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma
• D) Lamellar ichthyosis
• E) Incontinentia pigmenti
• F) Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia

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