Microphthalmia and linear skin defects syndrome: Precise diagnosis guides prognosis |
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| Authors: | Kerrie G. Satcher MD Gustavo H. B. Maegawa MD PhD Jennifer J. Schoch MD |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida;2. Department of Pediatrics/Genetics & Metabolism, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida |
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| Abstract: | Microphthalmia and linear skin defects syndrome (MLS) is a rare X-linked dominant disorder characterized by microphthalmia and linear atrophic plaques of the face and neck. The diagnosis of MLS can be challenging secondary to both its rarity and to clinical overlap with Goltz syndrome. Whereas the skin lesions of MLS are more likely to improve in appearance with age, the lesions of Goltz are typically persistent. |
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| Keywords: | Goltz syndrome microphthalmia and linear skin defects syndrome |
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