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[The leopard syndrome].

M Kristensen, K Thestrup-Pedersen

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |July 3, 1989
    PubMed
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    Alopecia areata, a hair loss condition, was observed in a patient with Leopard syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. This case highlights a previously undocumented association between these two conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Genetics
    • Rare Diseases

    Background:

    • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss.
    • Leopard syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by lentigines, ECG abnormalities, and other features.
    • The co-occurrence of alopecia areata and Leopard syndrome has not been previously documented.

    Observation:

    • A 32-year-old male patient presented with alopecia areata.
    • The patient also exhibited multiple lentigines and other clinical abnormalities consistent with Leopard syndrome.
    • Dermatological examination revealed significant hair loss in the context of suspected Leopard syndrome.

    Findings:

    • The case report details a patient with confirmed Leopard syndrome experiencing alopecia areata.
    • This represents the first documented instance of alopecia areata in an individual with Leopard syndrome.

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  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic findings are discussed in relation to the syndrome's known features.

    • Implications:

    • This finding expands the clinical spectrum of Leopard syndrome.
    • It suggests a potential link between the genetic underpinnings of Leopard syndrome and hair follicle autoimmunity.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the pathomechanisms and prevalence of alopecia areata in Leopard syndrome patients.