Pseudoleprechaunism syndrome, Patterson type
Synonyms: Patterson pseudoleprechaunism syndrome | Patterson syndrome
Pseudoleprechaunism syndrome Patterson type is a rare genetic adrenal disorder characterized by congenital bronzed hyperpigmentation cutis laxa of the hands and feet body disproportion (comprising large hands feet nose and ears) hirsutism and severe intellectual disability. Patients additionally present hyperadrenocorticism cushingoid features premature adrenarche and diabetes mellitus as well as skeletal deformities (not present at birth and which progress with age). There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1981.
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