DERMATOGLYPHIC MARKERS IN THE GENETIC PREDISPOSITION AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
Keywords:
Dermatoglyphics, pediatric autoimmune diseases, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroiditis, forensic diagnosis, genetic markers.Abstract
Pediatric autoimmune diseases, such as Type 1 diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroiditis, have complex genetic and environmental etiologies. Dermatoglyphics, the study of fingerprint and palm patterns, offers a non-invasive method to identify genetic susceptibility and developmental irregularities linked to these conditions. This article reviews the significance of dermatoglyphic traits in the early diagnosis and forensic identification of children with autoimmune disorders, highlighting their potential to augment traditional diagnostic strategies.
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