Winner of CoW 07 August 2016
Lipoid proteinosis
Findings
CT brain shows clacifications in bilateral amygdala. MRI brain shows blooming foci on SWI in bilateral amygdala.
Discussion
Lipoid proteinosis is a condition manifested by multiple beaded papules all over the body including face and eyelids. Patient may have emotional instability,anger ,temper tantrums and in severe cases seizures and other neuropsychiatric manifestations. On imaging patient may have calcification in amygadala and temporal lobes.
Findings
CT brain shows clacifications in bilateral amygdala. MRI brain shows blooming foci on SWI in bilateral amygdala.
Discussion
Lipoid proteinosis is a condition manifested by multiple beaded papules all over the body including face and eyelids. Patient may have emotional instability,anger ,temper tantrums and in severe cases seizures and other neuropsychiatric manifestations. On imaging patient may have calcification in amygadala and temporal lobes.
Note:
We do not discourage differential diagnosis. But all the differentials must satisfy the findings noted in the case.
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We do not discourage differential diagnosis. But all the differentials must satisfy the findings noted in the case.
If you feel you have answered rightly but cannot find your name in the above list, please call 09551942599.
Did you Know?
The order in which the names appear in this winner's list is based on the time of submission. The first person to send the correct answer gets his/her name on top of the list!