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Trastornos hereditarios del Tejido Conectivo: Esenciales: hojas informativas de fácil lectura

Printed 06/2008

Esta es una hoja informativa de fácil lectura acerca de los trastornos hereditarios del tejido conectivo. Describe brevemente en qué consiste la enfermedad, las causas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento. También incluye información acerca de las investigaciones que se están llevando a cabo sobre los trastornos hereditarios del tejido conectivo patrocinadas por el Instituto Nacional de Artritis y Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas y de la Piel de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud y otros componentes del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos.

This fact sheet generally describes a family of more than 200 disorders that affect connective tissues. These disorders result from alterations (mutations) in genes, and thus are called “heritable.” All of these diseases are directly related to mutations in genes that are responsible for building tissues. Alterations in these genes may change the structure and development of skin, bones, joints, the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and ears. Some mutations also change how these tissues work.

Length: 4 pp.

Intended Audience:

  • General public
  • For medical & health professionals to share with patients

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Size: 8 1/2 x 11

Language: Spanish

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