Congenital Palmoplantar Keratoderma and Woolly Hair in a Child: A Quiz
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pediatric dermatology, Carvajal syndrome, desmoplakin, palmoplantar keratoderma, woolly hair, cardiocutaneous syndrome, inherited skin disorderDownloads
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