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Learn About Gerodermia Osteodysplastica

What is the definition of Gerodermia Osteodysplastica?
Geroderma osteodysplastica is a rare disease characterized by lax, wrinkled skin, loose joints, and a typical face with a prematurely aged appearance. Bone problems may include severe osteoporosis leading to frequent fractures, underdeveloped cheekbones and jaw (malar and mandibular hypoplasia), and a variable degree of growth deficiency. This condition is caused by genetic changes in the GORAB gene. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.
What are the alternative names for Gerodermia Osteodysplastica?
  • Geroderma osteodysplastica
  • GO
  • Geroderma osteodysplasticum
  • Gerodermia osteodysplastica
  • Walt Disney dwarfism
Who are the top Gerodermia Osteodysplastica Local Doctors?
Advanced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica
Dermatology
Advanced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica
Dermatology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Kord Honda is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Honda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerodermia Osteodysplastica. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda is currently accepting new patients.

Christiane S. Querfeld
Experienced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica
Experienced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

1601 Avocado Ave, 
Newport Beach, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Querfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerodermia Osteodysplastica. Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica
Experienced in Gerodermia Osteodysplastica

Forefront Dermatology Sc

801 York St, 
Manitowoc, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Kelli Hutchens is a Dermatologist in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Dr. Hutchens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerodermia Osteodysplastica. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Hutchens is currently accepting new patients.

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