Cutaneous presentation of the cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1990 May;22(5 Pt 2):920-2. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(90)70126-3.

Abstract

We present the clinical and histologic features of the cutaneous lesions in a girl with cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome. Marked tortuosity with hyperkeratosis of the sweat ducts and dystrophy of the hair shafts appear to be the cutaneous hallmarks of this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Body Height
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hair Diseases* / pathology
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Skin Diseases* / pathology
  • Sweat Glands / pathology*
  • Syndrome