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Autosomal recessive cutis laxa syndrome. A case report
K Jung1, U Ueberham, I Hausser
1Clinic of Dermatology, Klinikum Erfurt, Germany.
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Congenital cutis laxa (CCL) involves skin and connective tissue abnormalities. This study highlights that CCL affects both elastic and collagen fibers, with fibroblasts playing a key role.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Dermatology
- Connective Tissue Diseases
Background:
- Congenital cutis laxa (CCL) is a rare group of genetic disorders characterized by loose, sagging skin.
- It presents with features resembling premature aging due to connective tissue abnormalities.
- CCL is genetically heterogeneous, with various inheritance patterns and clinical presentations.