Degos disease

October 13, 2009 by · 2 Comments
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degos diseaseDegos disease, also known as malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare disorder. It generally occurs in young Caucasian adults.

Degos disease affects the lining of the small blood vessels resulting in occlusion (blockage). The blood vessels affected include those supplying the skin, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system.

What is the cause of Degos disease?

The underlying cause of the occlusion of the blood vessels in Degos disease is unknown. Three possible mechanisms are: Read more