Cutis laxa

Last revised by Patrick J Rock on 11 Feb 2021

Cutis laxa is a rare dermatological condition, characterized by elastic fiber loss, resulting in very lax skin. Patients can also develop emphysema.

Pathology

Cutis laxa may be inherited (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked recessive) or may occur sporadically.

Associations

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