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Lipoid Proteinosis.

Hitesh C Mittal¹, Sunil Yadav², Sunita Malik³

¹Senior Resident, Department of Dentistry, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana, India.

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Summary

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This case report details a 6-year-old boy with lipoid proteinosis, a rare genetic disorder. The condition caused persistent skin and oral ulcers, thickened skin, and voice changes since childhood.

Keywords:

Lipoid proteinosis Recurrent vesicular oral ulcers Urbach-Wiethe disease.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Genetics
Pediatrics

Background:

Lipoid proteinosis, also known as hyalinosis cutis et mucosae or Urbach-Wiethe disease, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder.
It is characterized by the deposition of hyaline-like material in the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs.

Observation:

A 6-year-old male child presented with a history of recurrent oral and skin ulcerations since childhood.
Clinical examination revealed generalized thickening, hardening, and scarring of the skin.
Hoarseness of voice was also noted, indicative of laryngeal involvement.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with lipoid proteinosis based on the clinical presentation.
The characteristic skin and mucosal changes, along with voice changes, are consistent with this diagnosis.
This case highlights the importance of recognizing the diverse manifestations of lipoid proteinosis in pediatric patients.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and management of lipoid proteinosis are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Understanding the genetic basis and clinical spectrum of this rare disease aids in better patient care.
This case report contributes to the existing literature on lipoid proteinosis, particularly in a pediatric context.