| Literature DB >> 24860759 |
Sahana M Srinivas1, Kn Vykunta Raju2, Ravi Hiremagalore1.
Abstract
Sjögren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by triad of congenital ichthyosis, spastic paresis, and mental retardation. It is an inborn error of lipid metabolism caused by deficiency of the enzyme fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase. We report our observations of six children with SLS.Entities:
Keywords: Congenital ichthyosis; mental retardation; spastic paresis
Year: 2014 PMID: 24860759 PMCID: PMC4030352 DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.131099
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian Dermatol Online J ISSN: 2229-5178