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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?
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Lesli A. Taylor
Pediatric Surgery
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Lesli A. Taylor
Pediatric Surgery

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatric Surgery

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7201
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. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Michael J. Hodge
General Surgery
Experienced in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. Michael J. Hodge
General Surgery

SOFHA Surgical Group

2333 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 16, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-975-0764
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. John K. Geisse
Dermatology
Distinguished in Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
Dr. John K. Geisse
Dermatology
2290 Sacramento Street, 
Vallejo, CA 
707-643-5785
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John Geisse is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Vallejo, California. Dr. Geisse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bazex Syndrome, and Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia. Dr. Geisse is currently accepting new patients.

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