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Wolman's disease--a case report.

R Panchagnula¹, C Britto, J Vinod

¹Department of Clinical Pathology, St. John's Medical College and hospitals, Bangalore.

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology

|February 14, 2003

Summary

Wolman disease, a rare lysosomal storage disorder, can be identified by foamy histiocytes and adrenal calcification. Further cytogenetic study is essential for definitive diagnosis of this genetic condition.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Genetics
Pediatrics

Background:

Wolman disease is an exceptionally rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder.
It is characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol esters due to lysosomal acid lipase deficiency.

Observation:

This report details a pediatric case presenting with characteristic foamy histiocytes in bone marrow aspirates.
Radiological imaging revealed significant adrenal calcification, a key diagnostic indicator.

Findings:

The clinical presentation, combined with bone marrow morphology and imaging findings, strongly suggested Wolman disease.
Minimal investigations sufficed for initial suspicion, highlighting the importance of recognizing pathognomonic signs.

Implications:

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Early clinical suspicion and targeted investigations can expedite the diagnosis of Wolman disease.
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This case underscores the diagnostic utility of combining hematological, radiological, and genetic analyses for rare metabolic disorders.