• J Pediatr Neurosci · Jan 2016

    Case Reports

    Sjogren-Larsson syndrome: A rare neurocutaneous disorder.

    • Velusamy Subramanian, Praveen Hariharan, and J Balaji.
    • Department of Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
    • J Pediatr Neurosci. 2016 Jan 1; 11 (1): 68-70.

    AbstractSjogren-Larsson syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by defective activity of fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase. It presents as a triad of congenital ichthyosis, spastic diplegia, and mental retardation. The pathology behind this syndrome is the failure of degradation of fatty aldehydes. This case is presented for its rarity.

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