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Congenital plaque-type glomuvenous malformations presenting in childhood.
Archives of dermatology - 1 Jul 2006
Mallory Susan Bayliss, Enjolras Odile, Boon Laurence M, Rogers Erica, Berk David R, Blei Francine, Baselga Eulalia, Ros Anne-Marie, Vikkula Miikka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Glomuvenous malformations (GVMs) are now considered a separate entity from venous malformations. The rarest type of GVM is the generalized congenital plaque-type GVM. OBSERVATIONS: We present 10 new cases of congenital plaque-type GVM and describe their clinical progression and treatment. Mutations in the glomulin gene were found in those patients who participated in the genetic study. CONCLUSIONS:...
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