XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM

Authors

  • Κ. ΚΟΥΣΚΟΥΚΗΣ
  • Α. ΑΡΒΑΝΙΤΙΔΗΣ
  • Σ. ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ

Abstract

A rare case of xeroderma pigmentosum in 25-year-old man is reported. The interesting clinical type of disseminated rash all over the body consists an extraordinary apperance of the disease. The clinical forms, the differential diagnosis and ihs treatment are reviewed.

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