Congenital Cutis laxa associated with growth retardation

West Indian Med J. 2008 Sep;57(4):406-9.

Abstract

Congenital cutis laxa is a rare, clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of inherited disorders. It is characterized by degenerative changes in elastic fibres and manifests with skin laxity. Here we presented a six-month old boy with congenital cutis laxa associated with growth retardation. We reveal ultrastructural findings and discussed the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / diagnosis
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cutis Laxa / diagnosis
  • Cutis Laxa / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Growth Disorders / diagnosis
  • Growth Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography