Hay–Wells syndrome

Hay–Wells syndrome
Other namesAnkyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome
Hay–Wells syndrome has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Hay–Wells syndrome (also known as AEC syndrome; see Naming) is one of at least 150 known types of ectodermal dysplasia. These disorders affect tissues that arise from the ectodermal germ layer, such as skin, hair, and nails.