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Lipoid proteinosis: A rare entity

Urbach–Wiethe syndrome or lipoid proteinosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized histologically by infiltration of Periodic acid Schiff-positive hyaline material in the skin, upper aerodigestive tract, eyelids, and internal organs. Classical clinical features include scarring of the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mukherjee, Bipasha, Devi, Pratheeba N
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4687198/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26576529
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.169791
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Sumario:Urbach–Wiethe syndrome or lipoid proteinosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized histologically by infiltration of Periodic acid Schiff-positive hyaline material in the skin, upper aerodigestive tract, eyelids, and internal organs. Classical clinical features include scarring of the skin, beaded eyelid papules (moniliform blepharosis) and laryngeal infiltration leading to hoarseness of voice. Lipoid proteinosis can lead to life-threatening conditions such as acute respiratory distress and seizures. Awareness among ophthalmologists about this rare entity is crucial for appropriate management of these patients.