Condition
Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome
Dermatology
Overview
An autosomal recessive neurocutaneous disorder characterized by severe ichthyosis MENTAL RETARDATION; SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA; and congenital ICHTHYOSIS. It is caused by mutation of gene encoding microsomal fatty ALDEHYDE DEHYDROGENASE leading to defect in fatty alcohol metabolism.
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Quick facts about Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Dermatology
- MeSH classification
- C16.131.831.512.723|C16.320.565.398.641.723|C16.320.850.820|C16.614.492.723|C17.800.428.333.723|C17.800.804.512.723|C17.800.827.820|C18.452.584.563.641.723|C18.452.648.398.641.723
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.