Puretic syndrome: A rare genetic condition characterized by skin tumors and enlarged gums as well as osteopenia and joint contractures. The condition is caused by the accumulation of hyaline in the skin and other tissues. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Puretic syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Puretic syndrome: usually death during infancy or retarded growth
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Puretic syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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