Dubowitz syndrome with keloidal lesions.
The case of a 7-year-old boy affected by Dubowitz syndrome is described. The characteristic features of the syndrome--intrauterine growth retardation, low neonatal weight, short stature, characteristic facies, atopic dermatitis and mental retardation--are discussed with reference to the absence of microcephaly and the presence of spontaneous keloids.
Paradisi
M
M
Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Angelo
C
C
Conti
G
G
Mostaccioli
S
S
Cianchini
G
G
Atzori
F
F
Puddu
P
P
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications*; D005149:Facial Expression; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome