Ectodermal dysplasia, ectrodactyly, and macular dystrophy (EEM syndrome) is the rare association of several clinical features caused by defects in CDH3. The ectodermal defect is characterized by hypotrichosis with sparse and short scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Digit deficiency/syndactyly in hands is often more severe than the feet. Bilateral retinal degeneration appears as prominent pigmentation of the retina.
