Dermatological manifestations of Anderson-Fabry disease

Authors

  • Giuseppe Pistone UOC Dermatologia e MTS, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ���Paolo Giaccone���, Palermo
  • Rosario Gurreri UOC Dermatologia e MTS, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ���Paolo Giaccone���, Palermo
  • Maria Rita Bongiorno UOC Dermatologia e MTS, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ���Paolo Giaccone���, Palermo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33393/gcnd.2017.702

Keywords:

Angiokeratoma, Anhidrosis, Fabry disease, Hypohidrosis, Lymphedema, Pseudo-acromegalic facial appearance

Abstract

Dermatological manifestations are an important feature of Fabry disease and include angiokeratomas, telangiectases, lymphedema, anhidrosis or hypohidrosis, and a pseudo-acromegalic facial appearance. Recognition of these symptoms is vital for the early diagnosis and treatment of Fabry disease. It is therefore important that dermatologists as well as other specialists are aware of these manifestations. The currently used causal treatment for Fabry disease is enzyme replacement therapy. Dermatologists play a key role, since cutaneous manifestations may lead to the diagnosis. This may aid in early therapeutic intervention, reducing both morbidity and mortality.

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Published

2017-08-03

How to Cite

Pistone, G., Gurreri, R., & Bongiorno, M. R. (2017). Dermatological manifestations of Anderson-Fabry disease. Giornale Di Clinica Nefrologica E Dialisi, 29(Suppl. 1), S16-S19. https://doi.org/10.33393/gcnd.2017.702

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AIAF Onlus - In collaboration with Associazione Italiana Anderson-Fabry

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