Pili torti

Orpha code: 2889OMIM code: 261900

Definition

Pili torti is a hair shaft abnormality characterized by flat hair that is twisted at irregular intervals. Hair is normal at birth but progressively stops growing long and becomes fragile. Pili torti can be isolated or occur in association with syndromes such as Menkes disease or Bazex syndrome (see these terms).

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Twisted hair
Włosy skręcone
ORPHA code
2889
OMIM code
261900
ICD10 code
Q84.1
ICD11 code
EC21.0

No additional description.

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