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Blepharocheilodontic (BCD) syndrome is a disorder that is present at birth. It mainly affects the eyelids (blepharo-), upper lip (-cheilo-), and teeth (-dontic).
BCD syndrome is caused by mutations in the CDH1 or CTNND1 gene. These genes provide instructions for making proteins called epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin) and p120-catenin, respectively. The E-cadherin protein is found within the membrane that surrounds epithelial cells, which are the cells that line the surfaces and cavities of the body, including the inside of the eyelids and mouth. This protein is involved in the attachment of cells to one another (cell adhesion). The p120-catenin protein helps keep E-cadherin in its proper place in the cell membrane, preventing it from being taken into the cell and broken down prematurely. Interactions between the two proteins are also important for other cell processes that are involved in the development of the head and face (craniofacial development), including the eyelids and teeth.
BCD syndrome is a rare disorder; its prevalence is unknown. At least 50 affected individuals have been described in the medical literature.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Jamal Ghoumid practices practicing medicine in Lille, France. Mr. Ghoumid is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome, Hirschsprung Disease, Nail-Patella Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius Syndrome.
Indian River Health Services Inc
Jonathan Braue is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Braue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Braue is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, 2019. Dr. Braue is currently accepting new patients.
Reading Hospital
Alan Chelius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chelius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Chelius is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Chelius is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: August 01, 2017
Published By: National Institutes of Health