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Collagen Dysplasia

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Collagen dysplasia - dog tail (Courtesy of Bristol BioMed Image Archive)
  • Occurs in many species
  • Very stretchy and loose skin that tears easily
  • Due to variety of defects of enzyme necessary for collagen synthesis or processing
  • Histologically:
    • Varies depending on cause
    • May appear normal
    • Collagen bundles varied in shape, size and their organisation
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