Ackerman syndrome
Ackerman syndrome or interstitial granulomatous dermatitis is a familial syndrome of fused molar roots with a single canal, hypotrichosis, full upper lip without a cupid's bow, thickened and wide philtrum, and occasional juvenile glaucoma.
It was described by James L. Ackerman, A. Leon Ackerman, and A. Bernard Ackerman.10.1111/j.1365-4362.1973.tb00056.x">
Signs and symptoms
- Fused molar roots
- Single root canal
- Juvenile glaucoma
- Sparse body hair
- Distinct facial features: full upper lip, absence of cupid's bow, thick philtrum
- Syndactyly
- Increased pigmentation of finger joints
- Clinodactyly of fifth finger.