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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?
Karna S. Gocke
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Family Medicine

Texas Health Family Care

1970 West University Drive, Ste 100, 
Prosper, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Karna Gocke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prosper, Texas. Dr. Gocke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Lesli A. Taylor
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. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle.

 
 
 
 
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Marina Bravin
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dermatology
Experienced in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dermatology

Bassett Oneonta Specialty Services

1 Associate Drive, 
Oneonta, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Bravin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Psoriasis.

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