Publications by authors named "Ana Cirio"
Stiff skin syndrome is a chronic, rare sclerosing disorder that occurs in childhood, characterized by progressive induration of the skin that can cause thoracic restrictions and respiratory distress, limitations in joint mobility and gait difficulties, with significant deterioration of the quality of life. Because their therapeutic options are scarce and ineffective it is essential to start an early physical therapy to prevent these complications and to continue studying this condition to be able to offer patients more and better treatments. We present the case of a 9-year-old patient with indurated skin syndrome and its therapeutic challenge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRosacea is a chronic skin disease characterized by erythema, telangiectasia, papules and pustules in the central facial region. It most often affects adults and is rare in children. Rosacea can also present ocular involvement.
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- Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a syndrome that combines a vascular nevus with various pigmented lesions, and its types depend on the specific pigmented nevus present.
- A case study of a 1-year-old girl revealed significant symptoms associated with PPV, including congenital glaucoma, facial paralysis, and skin abnormalities such as segmental capillary malformation and abnormal Mongolian spots.
- Diagnosis and ongoing evaluations from multiple specialties, including Neurology and Ophthalmology, are essential to monitor and address potential systemic issues related to PPV.