Turkish Journal of Pathology

Türk Patoloji Dergisi

Turkish Journal of Pathology

Turkish Journal of Pathology

2011, Vol 27, Num, 3     (Pages: 246-248)

Chediak-Higashi Syndrome – A Report of Two Cases with Unusual Hyperpigmentation of the Face

Mukta PUJANI 1, Kiran AGARWAL 1, Shashi BANSAL 1, Israr AHMAD 1, Vandana PURI 1, Deepti VERMA 1, Meenu PUJANI 1

1 Department of Pathology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, NEW DELHI, INDIA

DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2011.01082
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Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder due to a qualitative defect in leucocyte function characterized clinically by partial oculocutaneous albinism, recurrent bacterial infections, photophobia etc. The diagnostic feature is the presence of abnormal giant intracytoplasmic granules in neutrophils and their precursors. Here we report this syndrome in two siblings who presented with an unusual hyperpigmentation of the face and extremities.

Keywords : Chediak–Higashi syndrome, Albinism