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De Sanctis-Cacchione Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review Publisher



Rahbar Z1 ; Naraghi M2
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  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Razi Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amiralam Hospital, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Women's Dermatology Published:2015


Abstract

De Sanctis-Cacchione (DSC) syndrome is one of the rarest, most severe forms of xeroderma pigmentosum (XP). These patients with XP are of short stature, have mental disabilities, and develop progressive neurologic degeneration because of a severe inability to repair damaged DNA. Herein, we will present the case of a 9-year-old boy who had DSC syndrome with microcephaly, severe psychomotor retardation, ataxia, and hearing loss. The cutaneous manifestations included giant squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that covered the eye, multiple facial SCCs, and pigment changes on sun-exposed areas. In addition, we include a review of reported rare cases and a brief discussion of disease management. © 2015 Women's Dermatologic Society.