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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Our Dermatology Online
2018-04-01
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Series: | Nasza Dermatologia Online |
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Online Access: | http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2018-2-14-xeroderma/ |