Sjögren-Larsson syndrome in Adult
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Synopsis

Sjögren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by congenital ichthyosis, intellectual disability, and spastic di- or tetraplegia. Ichthyosis, usually present at birth, may occur after the first year of life. It is an autosomal recessive condition due to defective fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase (FALDH) mapped to the SLS locus on chromosome 17.
Codes
ICD10CM:
Q87.19 – Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
SNOMEDCT:
111303009 – Sjögren-Larsson syndrome
Q87.19 – Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
SNOMEDCT:
111303009 – Sjögren-Larsson syndrome
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Ichthyosis vulgaris (hereditary and acquired)
- Lamellar ichthyosis
- X-linked ichthyosis
- Congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma
- Refsum disease
- Rud syndrome
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Last Updated:01/24/2022