Goltz syndrome: a case report from Iran

Authors

  • Alikhan Fatima
  • Pirouzi Saeid
  • Zargari Omid
Abstract:

Focal dermal hypoplasia or Goltz syndrome is a rare genodermatosis involving all three embryonic layers. Herein, the first case of this syndrome from Iran will be reported. The main clinical features were fat herniation, reticulate pigmentations, telangiectasia, and skeletal defects.

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Journal title

volume 15  issue 2

pages  56- 58

publication date 2012-07-01

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