October 21, 2008
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Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is also called Lutz-Miescher’s syndrome.
Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a disorder characterized by transepithelial elimination of elastin. Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a member of a larger class of disorders that puncture common transepithelial elimination extracellular material or fibres in the dermis. Elastosis perforans serpiginosa appears most often in early adulthood (20-30 years), but May was seen in infancy or in later life. It is more common in males than females. EPS usually appears during the second decade of life, but be considered May in infancy or in later life.
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June 07, 2008
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a congenital overgrowth syndrome, which can affect all systems of the body. It is associated with an elevated risk of embryonic tumor formation.
There is a 20% mortality rate for newborns with BWS. Macroglossia (large tongue), and macrosomia. Organomegaly, adrenocortical cytomegaly, hemihypertrophy, and neonatal hypoglycemia may also been seen. Macroglossia occurs in approximately 80% of cases and often results in ‘floppy’ airways. Which may require treatment with a tracheotomy. The cause of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is genetic.
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