Publication: Dyskeratosis congenita: a rare case report Authors
Date
2013
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 223 - 226
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare congenital disorder affecting mainly the integumentary system. It is a progressive disease with involvement of bone marrow. A triad of hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy and leucoplakia are characteristic of this disease.
Description
Banasree Roy
R.M.O. cum Clinical Tutor, Dr. B.C.Roy Postgraduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata
Gobinda Mondal
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Medicine, Burdwan Medical College, West Bengal
Dilip Kumar Paul
Medical Superintendent cum Vice Principal, Dr. B.C. Roy Postgraduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata
Abul Kalam
Assistant Professor, Dr. B.C.Roy Postgraduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata 70054, West Bengal
Kausambi Basu
Senior Resident, Dr. B.C.Roy Postgraduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata 70054, West Bengal
Keywords
Hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, leucoplakia
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8166