Infantile systemic hyalinosis

Indian Pediatr. 2012 Jan;49(1):62-4.

Abstract

Infantile systemic hyalinosis is a rare disorder characterized by widespread deposition of hyaline. They usually present with skin lesions, joint contractures, and intractable diarrhea. We report a 2 year 4 month old boy with growth retardation, typical facial appearance, gingival enlargement, generalized stiff skin, joint contractures, and intermittent diarrhea. Skin biopsy revealed deposition of hyaline.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome / therapy
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology*