Progeria syndrome with congenital livedo reticularis lesion: A case report
Author | Hossein Kavuossi | en |
Author | Kayghobad Ghadiri | en |
Issued Date | 2009-12-20 | en |
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. | en |
DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
Keyword | Progeria | en |
Keyword | Hutchinson-Gilford | en |
Keyword | Livedo reticularis | en |
Publisher | Brieflands | en |
Title | Progeria syndrome with congenital livedo reticularis lesion: A case report | en |
Type | Case Report | en |