Clinical Presentation of a Patient with Localized Acquired Cutis Laxa of Abdomen : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Šitum, Mirna
Tomas, Davor
Bulat, Vedrana
Huljev, Dubravko
Gverić-Ahmetašević, Snježana
Zdilar, Boris
Gverić, Tugomir
Barić, Marko
Pušić, Jana
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Cutis laxa (CL) is a rare disorder of elastic tissue characterized by loose, sagging skin with reduced elasticity, and resilience without resulting scarring.
CL may be inherited as a dominant, recessive, or X-linked recessive disease, or acquired.
The heritable forms of CL predominantly begin at birth, but it may be delayed until puberty or age of 30 years with extracutaneous manifestations including pulmonary emphysema, umbilical and inguinal hernias, and gastrointestinal and vesicourinary tract diverticuli.
An acquired form of the disease occurs in adults with no evidence of internal organ involvement.
Objective.
The aim of this case report was to present our patient suffering from CL, and to evaluate clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties in this rare condition.
Case Report.
A 30-year-old female patient was admitted to our Hospital due to localized loose and sagging skin of abdomen, induced by prior cesarean section 6 years ago.
CL has been diagnosed based on the clinical picture and pathohistological appearance.
Conclusion.
Reconstructive surgery provides a dramatic cosmetic improvement with significant psychosocial benefit.
Repeated surgical procedures may be required to correct the lax skin, which worsens with age.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gverić, Tugomir& Barić, Marko& Bulat, Vedrana& Šitum, Mirna& Pušić, Jana& Huljev, Dubravko…[et al.]. 2010. Clinical Presentation of a Patient with Localized Acquired Cutis Laxa of Abdomen : A Case Report. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469167
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gverić, Tugomir…[et al.]. Clinical Presentation of a Patient with Localized Acquired Cutis Laxa of Abdomen : A Case Report. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469167
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gverić, Tugomir& Barić, Marko& Bulat, Vedrana& Šitum, Mirna& Pušić, Jana& Huljev, Dubravko…[et al.]. Clinical Presentation of a Patient with Localized Acquired Cutis Laxa of Abdomen : A Case Report. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469167
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469167