
Diagnosis: Lipoid proteinosis
Description: Acne-like scars.
Morphology: Atrophy
Site: Face
Sex: M
Age: 9
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
A 9-year-old boy had been diagnosed with lipoid proteinosis since age of 2 years. Now he presents with a characteristic face, a great portion of which has been replaced with acne-like scars giving the face a shiny waxy appearance. The patient also suffered hoarseness of voice and difficulty in moving his woody tongue.