Friday, November 4, 2011

Aquagenic Wrinkling of the Palms and the Potential Role for Genetic Testing


Abstract:  Aquagenic wrinkling of the palms (AWP) is a condition characterized by excessive wrinkling, palmar edema, and whitish papules accompanied by pain, pruritus, or discomfort after brief immersion of the hands in water. It is well documented to be associated with cystic fibrosis (CF), with several theories regarding the pathogenesis having been proposed. We report a case of two sisters with AWP in whom CF has not been diagnosed and review the literature on AWP and its association with CF and CF carrier status. Because diagnosis of mild forms CF ...

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