Abstract
The Hermansky-Puklak syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder consisting of the triad of albinism, a bleeding diathesis, and ceroid deposition within the reticuloendothelial system. In this study of a patient with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, we demonstrate the presence of ceroid within dermal macrophages. Electron microscopic studies suggest that melanosomes may be a substrate for the formation of ceroid in the skin. A review of the clinical and pathophysiologic features of this disorder is presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 926-932 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 II SUPPL. |
State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology