Howel-Evans syndrome
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Synopsis

Patients present with tylotic changes (a thickening of the skin, or callus formation) of the palms and soles, typically over areas of pressure, in early youth. The hyperkeratotic changes may be confluent over the palms and soles or localized to the areas of pressure, such as the heels and forefeet. Painful fissures are a common complication. In general, the feet tend to be more severely affected, most likely because of increased mechanical pressure in this area. The hyperkeratosis does not extend to the dorsum of the acral areas.
There have been a number of cases of Howel-Evans syndrome with associated ectodermal abnormalities. These findings suggest that this syndrome may be a variant of ectodermal dysplasia.
Codes
ICD10CM:Q82.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of skin
SNOMEDCT:
111030006 – Howel-Evans syndrome
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Mucosal hyperkeratosis syndrome – Autosomal dominant (AD) inheritance; look for white lesions of the gingiva and PPK.
- Focal PPK with oral mucosa hyperkeratosis – Look for focal PPK, oral hyperkeratosis, subungual hyperkeratosis (mutation in keratin 16).
- Pachyonychia congenita type 1 (Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome) – AD inheritance; congenital pachyonychia, hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles, follicular keratosis, palmoplantar keratoderma, and leukoplakia of oral and anal mucosa.
- Acrokeratosis neoplastica (Bazex syndrome)
- Acanthosis nigricans maligna
- Tripe palms
- Other keratodermas
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Last Reviewed:11/19/2020
Last Updated:12/04/2020
Last Updated:12/04/2020