Cutis Laxa Report

Cutis Laxa is a rare inherited or acquired connective tissue disease. In the first case the symptoms arise from childhood, while in the second in the course of life. Connective tissue is ubiquitous in the body, as it performs numerous functions: structural and metabolic support to other tissues, transport of substances and fluids (blood), energy reserve and thermogenesis (adipose tissue), isolation and protection of organs.The name of this condition derives from the typical conformation of the skin, which appears sagging and tending to form deep folds and wrinkles: it is therefore defined as "loose" and "inelastic".Since connective tissue is not found only in the dermis, this condition also affects other parts of the body such as blood vessels and the heart, lungs and intestines.Consequently, the possible systemic complications of Cutis Laxa are many and range from the appearance of diverticula (in the intestine and bladder) and umbilical and inguinal hernias, to pulmonary emphysema, u