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Overview: Cutis laxa (CL), or elastolysis, is a rare, inherited or acquired connective tissue disorder in which the skin becomes inelastic and hangs loosely in folds. The clinical presentation and the mode of inheritance show considerable heterogeneity. ... The cutaneous findings of cutis laxa may be striking,
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1074167-overview
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Cutis laxa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cutis laxa (also known as "Chalazoderma," "Dermatolysis," "Dermatomegaly," "Generalized elastolysis," and "Pachydermatocele") is a group of rare connective tissue disorders in which the skin becomes ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutis_laxa
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Some children and adults have short limbs, ... Analyzing the genes is most helpful for predicting the disease before birth. ... Because the inheritance pattern in most types is known, genetic counseling can be effective. Organizations such as Little People of America (www.lpaonline.org) provide resources for affected people and act...
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www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch279/ch279e.html
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In cutis laxa, the elastic fibers contained in the connective tissue become loose. Sometimes only the skin is affected, but connective tissues throughout the body can be affected. Cutis laxa is usually hereditary. ... Cutis laxa can be mild, affecting only a person's appearance, or severe, affecting the internal organs.
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www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch279/ch279b.html
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Cutis laxa is a disorder of connective tissue, which is the tissue that forms the body's supportive framework. Connective tissue provides structure and ...
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ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cutislaxa
ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cutislaxa
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Cutis laxa information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. ... Cutis laxa: A connective tissue disorder which may be acquired or present at birth. It is characterized by slack or loose skin which may be thicker and darker than normal.
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cutis_laxa/intro.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cutis_laxa/intro.htm
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Jun 15, 2009 ... Cutis laxa . Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
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dermnetnz.org/dermal-infiltrative/cutis-laxa.html
dermnetnz.org/dermal-infiltrative/cutis-laxa.html
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The portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs ... Cutis laxa is a connective tissue disorder due to deficiencies of elastic fibers. Skin shows hyperlaxity and seems flaccid with folds, especially around the face, conferring a prematurely aged look to the patient.
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www.orpha.net/static/GB/cutis_laxa.html
www.orpha.net/static/GB/cutis_laxa.html
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