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What is the definition of Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
Acrogeria, Gottron type is a premature aging syndrome which includes fragile, thin skin on the hands, feet and face and slow growth. Other symptoms include visible blood vessels, easy bruising, and hair and nail abnormalities. In general, the symptoms do not appear to get worse over time. Intelligence is normal. The cause is unknown, although several genes have been associated with it. Both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported. Diagnosis is based on a clinical exam and the symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
  • Acrogeria, Gottron type
  • Acrogeria
  • Acrometageria
  • Familial acrogeria
  • Gottron syndrome
  • Metageria
Who are the top Acrogeria, Gottron Type Local Doctors?
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Patricia L. Andrade
General Surgery
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Patricia L. Andrade
General Surgery

Steward Medical Group Inc

736 Cambridge St, 
Brighton, MA 
 (3.0 mi)
617-562-7406
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Patricia Andrade is a General Surgeon in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Andrade and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Andrade is currently accepting new patients.

Debjani R. Sahni
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Debjani R. Sahni
Dermatology
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Debjani R. Sahni
Dermatology

Boston University Dermatology Inc

930 Commonwealth Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (2.6 mi)
617-414-6800
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Debjani Sahni is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sahni and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Sahni is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Lynne Goldberg
Dermatology
Advanced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Lynne Goldberg
Dermatology
725 Albany St, Shapiro 8, 
Boston, MA 
 (2.6 mi)
617-638-7420
Languages Spoken:
English

Lynne Goldberg is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Goldberg and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, GAPO Syndrome, and Female Pattern Baldness.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center