Hypotrichosis-lymphedema-teleangiectasia syndrome L98.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Very rare syndrome with progressive hair loss that starts immediately after birth, progressive lymphedema of the lower extremity, Cutis marmorata (congenita) and multiple telangiectasias.

Etiopathogenesis
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mutation in the transcription factor gene SOX18, which is mapped on gene locus 20q13.33.

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Lymphatic malformations;

Outgoing links (2)

Livedo reticularis; Lymphedema (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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