title: Sjogren-Larsson syndrome: A rare neurocutaneous disorder.
abstract: Sjogren-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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Velusamy
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Subramanian
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Praveen
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hariharan
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Balaji
keywords: Congenital ichthyosis; Sjogren-Larsson syndrome; fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase; glistening spots in retina; ichthyosis oligophrenia syndrome; lipid peak; spastic diplegia