Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita synonyms

Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita synonyms:

Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by a distinctive skin appearance. It is also known by several other names, including:

• Van Lohuizen syndrome: This term is used to describe the condition when it is associated with other abnormalities, such as limb defects or intellectual disabilities.


• Generalized cutis marmorata: This name refers to the widespread appearance of the mottled or marbled skin pattern seen in CMTC.


• Phacomatosis pigmentovascularis type V: This term is used when CMTC is accompanied by pigmented birthmarks, such as nevus flammeus or nevus anemicus.


• Van Lohuizen-Chiari syndrome: This name is used when CMTC is associated with Chiari malformation, a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.


• Van Lohuizen-Gamborg-Nielsen syndrome: This term is used when CMTC is associated with other abnormalities, such as heart defects or skeletal abnormalities.

These synonyms are used to describe different aspects or associations of the condition, highlighting the various clinical presentations and potential complications that may occur in individuals with CMTC.