Degos Disease

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Synonyms

Degos Syndrome
Degos-Kohlmeier Disease
Kohlmeier-Degos Disease
Malignant Atrophic Papulosis

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Degos disease is a rare systemic disorder that affects small and medium sized arteries, causing them to become blocked (occlusive arteriopathy). Degos disease usually progresses through two stages. During the first stage, characteristic skin lesions appear that may last for a period of time ranging from weeks to years. The second stage of Degos disease is most frequently characterized by lesions in the small intestine, but other organs may also be affected. Major symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or weight loss. Intestinal lesions may break through the wall of the bowel (perforation), a potentially life-threatening complication. The exact cause of Degos disease is unknown.
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Resources

Digestive Disease National Coalition
507 Capitol Court
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202)544-7497
Fax: (202)546-7105
Email: scott@hmcw.org
Internet: http://www.ddnc.org

NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
Tel: (800)891-5389
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

Degos Patients' Support Network
53 Mill Rd Ave
Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 4HX
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1903 787737
Fax: 44 1903 859617
Email: judith@degosdisease.com
Internet: http://www.degosdisease.com

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Last Updated: 5/8/2003
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