Progeria syndrome with congenital livedo reticularis lesion: A case report

Abstract

Background: Progeria syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder with an incidence of 1 in 8 million live births that is probably due to autosomal dominant mutation. Clinical presentations show features of premature aging, growth failure, characteristic face, alopecia, loss of subcutaneous fat and stiffness of a joint that all become apparent during the 2nd year of life. The aim of this case report is presenting a rare congenital livedo reticularis case and reviewing the signs and symptoms of this patient.