Craniofacial Anomalies

Ectodermal Dysplasia

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

Ectodermal dysplasia is diagnosed by physical exam. Although present at birth, milder forms of the disorder may go undetected until symptoms begin to affect a child's daily life or development. A genetic evaluation helps to determine if the condition is isolated, hereditary or occurring as part of another syndrome or condition.

Ectodermal dysplasia should be diagnosed and treated by an experienced team of experts recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, like the Center for Craniofacial Anomalies at UCSF.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated May 8, 2007