Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis

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Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis



Synonyms Haberland syndrome,[1]


Specialty neurology
















Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL), is a rare condition primarily affecting the brain, eyes, and skin of the head and face.[2] It is characterized by unilateral subcutaneous and intracranial lipomas, alopecia, unilateral porencephalic cysts, epibulbar choristoma and other ophthalmic abnormalities.

It was named after Haberland and Perou who first described it.[3]

History[edit]

This condition was first described in 1970.

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References[edit]

  1. "Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (haberland's syndrome): a case report of a neurocutaneous syndrome and a review of the literature".Clinics.2008;63(3)
    406–408.doi:10.1590/S1807-59322008000300020.PMID:18568254.PMC:2664244.
  2. ECCL(link). Genetics Home Reference.
  3. "Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis. A new example of ectomesodermal dysgenesis.".Archives of Neurology.February 1970;22(2)
    144–55.doi:10.1001/archneur.1970.00480200050005.PMID:4902772.

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