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Lipoid Proteinosis- A Rare Case Report

Niraaimathi A S, Dhanalakshmi U R .

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     Lipoid proteinosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by infiltration of hyaline material into the skin, oral cavity, larynx and internal organs1. Here we report a 15 year old male presenting with classical features of lipoid proteinosis.

 Keywords : Lipoid, Proteinosis, Hyaline.

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