2015
DOI: 10.4103/2319-7250.152135
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The H syndrome

Abstract: The H syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis caused by mutations in the nucleoside transporter hENT3. It is characterized by progressive skin sclerosis, hyperpigmentation, and hypertrichosis, along with multiple systemic manifestations including insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. We report this case for its rarity.

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“…Approximately 100 cases of H syndrome have been reported till date, with a total of 10 cases from the Indian subcontinent. [ 10 ] No definitive treatment of this rare disorder exists which makes it important to recognise this entity; thus, avoiding unnecessary interventions for treating cutaneous manifestations. Genetic counselling may play an important role in the management.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Approximately 100 cases of H syndrome have been reported till date, with a total of 10 cases from the Indian subcontinent. [ 10 ] No definitive treatment of this rare disorder exists which makes it important to recognise this entity; thus, avoiding unnecessary interventions for treating cutaneous manifestations. Genetic counselling may play an important role in the management.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 9 In our 3 cases, we have also reported musculoskeletal pain, and low BMD. 10 To date, fewer than 120 cases of H syndrome have been reported worldwide. Of these cases, the vitamin D level was only measured in a single case, and it was deficient.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Initially, from the cutaneous findings, the differential diagnoses thought of were morphoea profunda and pseudoscleroderma, but later on the constellation of signs and histopathology guided us to the diagnosis of H syndrome. [5]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%