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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
Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Plastic Surgery

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Surgery

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Haynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Haynes is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Pediatric Surgery
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Pediatric Surgery

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatric Surgery

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
General Surgery
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
General Surgery

SOFHA Surgical Group

2333 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 16, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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