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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Cutis Laxa
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Cutis Laxo
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Cútis Laxa
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Synonyms English:
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Dermatolyses
Dermatolysis
Dermatomegaly
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Tree Number:
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C16.320.850.180
C17.300.230
C17.800.827.180
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Definition English:
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A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed to be associated with decreased elastic tissue formation as well as an abnormality in elastin formation. Cutis laxa is usually a genetic disease, but acquired cases have been reported. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with ANETODERMA; CUTIS LAXA is mostly a genetic disease: both are described as "loose skin"
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See Related English:
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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History Note English:
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1968; use DERMATOLYSIS 1963-1967
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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3503
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Unique Identifier:
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D003483
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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