Case report on xeroderma pigmentosum with squamous cell carcinoma in a ten year old child

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP)is a rare inherited skin disorder characterized by a heightened sensitivity to the DNA damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV). The main source of UV is the sun. The symptoms of XP can be seen in any sun-exposed area of the body. The effects are greatest on the skin,...

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Main Authors: Uday Kumar Sonnappa, Aneesh Samayam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2018-04-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
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Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2018-2-14-xeroderma/