Korean J Dermatol.  1977 Dec;15(4):447-451.

Xeroderma pigmentosum: Report of a Case

Abstract

Xeroderma pigmentosum is a genodermatosis characterized by extreme sun sensitivity, photophobia, freckly hyperpigmentation, atrophy, telangiectases, keratoses and finally malignant degeneration of the skin. It is rare and prebobly inherrited as a recessive trait, Photosensitive cutaneous symptoms developed in complication with squamous cell ca is presented. A 20-year-old male were studied. Routine laboratory examinations were within normal limits including hemogram, urinalysis, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinina, liver function tests(including bromsulphalaein excretion) and serum electrolytes, chest X-Ray. The histopathological picture showed characteristic xeroderma pigmentosum and squamous cell ca. Clinical, histopathological and biochemical features of this disease are also discuseed.


MeSH Terms

Atrophy
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Electrolytes
Humans
Hyperpigmentation
Ichthyosis*
Keratosis
Liver
Male
Photophobia
Skin
Solar System
Telangiectasis
Thorax
Urinalysis
Xeroderma Pigmentosum*
Young Adult
Electrolytes
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