title: Lipoid proteinosis mimicking congenital immunodeficiency: a case report.
abstract: Lipoid proteinosis is a rare congenital disorder that can present with a variety of symptoms. A nineteen year old Indian male with dysmorphic features was admitted with a twelve year history of recurrent ulcerations over the upper limbs and oral cavity. Although the initial presentation was strongly suggestive of a congenital immune-deficiency syndrome, all investigations for immunodeficiency disorders were negative. Subsequent evaluation yielded a diagnosis of lipoid proteinosis.
authors: Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 576104 India.
authors: Kushal
authors: K
authors: Naha
authors: Ananthakrishna B
authors: AB
authors: Shastry
authors: Kavitha
authors: K
authors: Saravu
authors: Sumit
authors: S
authors: Bhatia
keywords: Lipoid proteinosis; congenital immunodeficiency syndrome; recurrent ulcerations
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