Living with Steatocystoma multiplex-natal teeth syndrome
A rare genetic condition with many skin cysts and teeth that are already present at birth.
Understanding Steatocystoma multiplex-natal teeth syndrome
People have many oil-filled skin cysts (steatocystomas) spread over the body. They also have natal teeth, which are teeth present at or soon after birth. Signs may begin in the newborn or infant years.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary describes:
- Many skin cysts (steatocystomas)
- Teeth present at birth (natal teeth)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists, gum, teeth and mouth specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Gum, teeth and mouth specialists (odontologists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Children's Skin Disease Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes (variants) cause this condition. It is autosomal dominant, meaning one changed copy of a gene can cause it. GARD doesn't list which gene.
Also known as: steatocystoma multiplex with natal teeth
Patient organizations
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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