Hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type). Report of a familial case and review of the literature.

A recent familial case of hereditary epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (Vörner type) that was treated with orally administered etretinate is reported herein. A review of the literature with regard to the clinical, genetic, and laboratory features of this rare genodermatosis is also presented.