The enigma of periorificial desquamating lesions in a child

oleh: Ankita Choudhary, Rutvi M Pandya, Rima Joshi, Bela J Shah

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01

Deskripsi

Biotinidase deficiency (BD) is a rare autosomal recessive, vitamin-responsive inborn error of metabolism associated with a wide spectrum of dermatological, neurological, auditory, and metabolic abnormalities. This case report reiterates that a high index of suspicion in childhood diseases with periorificial desquamation can lead to timely detection and active intervention in BD.