A rare multisystem disorder: Goltz syndrome - case report and brief overview

Dermatol Online J. 2010 Jun 15;16(6):2.

Abstract

Focal dermal hypoplasia, also known popularly as Goltz syndrome, is a multisystem disorder characterized by linear or reticulate atrophic macules with fat herniation that is associated with various cutaneous and extracutaneous anomalies. We present a case of a patient with Goltz syndrome who exhibits a classical presentation, associated with exopthalmos major and malrotation of the gut. A brief overview of the syndrome is also presented in an attempt to incorporate all associated anomalies reported so far.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Focal Dermal Hypoplasia / diagnosis
  • Focal Dermal Hypoplasia / pathology*
  • Focal Dermal Hypoplasia / therapy
  • Humans