LIPOID PROTEINOSIS - A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Lipoid Proteinosis (LP) is a radiologically rare inborn error of metabolism in which abnormal deposition of lipids and proteins in multiple systems of the body in the presence of an absolutely normal lipid profile.1,2 Even though any systems of the human body is affected by it, the most predominant manifestations to a dermatologist`s eye are lipid laden skin lesions and to a radiologist`s eye are symmetric intracranial calcifications. To one who is aware of this entity, LP is usually an incidental diagnosis. Because of its rarity and to spread awareness about it in the scientific community, a case of LP diagnosed incidentally in a 45 years male who was referred for CT scan of head following a road traffic accident is being reported here.

Keywords : Lipoid Proteinosis; Intracranial calcification; Skin lesions, CT scan