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Two new cases of Barraquer–Simons syndrome
Author(s) -
Ferrarini A.,
Milani D.,
Bottigelli M.,
Cagnoli G.,
Selicorni Angelo
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1552-4833
pISSN - 1552-4825
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.a.20623
Subject(s) - medicine
Barraquer–Simons syndrome is a rare form of partial lipodystrophy, mainly characterized by loss of subcutaneous tissue, starting from the face and spreading to the upper part of the body. Occasional functional anomalies such as deafness, epilepsy, and mental retardation can be associated with the condition; nephropathy and myopathy have been observed occasionally. Here we report on two new sporadic cases, who show at the moment only a facial involvement, without any associated anomalies and/or medical complications. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.