Pollitt Syndrome: Understanding Rare Cognitive Deficits
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · September 9, 2026
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a congenital disorder marked by thin tooth enamel, stubby, brittle hair, defective nails, and serious cognitive retardation. impacted individuals who have been studied have shown microcephaly; X-rays have revealed a small cranial vault.
TRICHORRHEXIS NODOSA WITH MENTAL RETARDATION: “Commonly referred to as Pollitt syndrome.”