Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: clinical, Histological and ultrastructural aspects Síndrome de Ehlers-Danlos clássica: aspectos clínicos, histológicos e ultraestruturais

Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: clinical, Histological and ultrastructural aspects Síndrome de Ehlers-Danlos clássica: aspectos clínicos, histológicos e ultraestruturais

A 12-year-old boy with difficulty in wound healing and scars of unusual appearance was examined. Thin, shiny and protruding skin, characterizing pseudotumoral lesions, was observed on his knees and elbows. Loose joints and increased skin elasticity were also observed. Light microscopy showed rare co...

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Main Authors: Eduardo de Barros Coelho Bicca, Fabiano Bonow de Almeida, Giselle Martins Pinto, Luis Antônio Suíta de Castro, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2011-08-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Colágeno tipo V
Microscopia eletrônica de transmissão
Microscopia eletrônica de varredura
Síndrome de Ehlers-Danlos
Collagen type V
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Microscopy, electron, scanning
Microscopy, electron, scanning transmission
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