Epidermal nevus -- vitamin D resistant rickets: A rare syndrome characterized mainly by the presence of birth marks on the skin, bone abnormalities and mental retardation. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Epidermal nevus -- vitamin D resistant rickets is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Epidermal nevus -- vitamin D resistant rickets as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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