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Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome

Medical Definition: Rare syndrome of autosomal recessive inheritance characterized by ichthyosis, mental retardation, and spastic pyramidal symptoms. It is associated with a defect in fatty alcohol metabolism.
Guide Notes: a type of ichthyosis: do not confuse with SJOGREN'S SYNDROME; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; in titles & translations use diacrit: Sjögren-Larsson
Previously Indexed: Ichthyosis (1966-1990)

Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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