A Case of Miescher Syndrome with Insulin-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus.
- Author:
Byung Min CHOI
;
Jong Kwang LEE
;
Kee Hwang YOO
;
Joo Won LEE
;
Soon Kyum KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Acanthosis Nigricans;
Child;
Diabetes Mellitus*;
Failure to Thrive;
Female;
Humans;
Hypertrichosis;
Insulin;
Jaw;
Mouth
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1994;37(9):1292-1295
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Miescher syndrome comprises congenital acanthosis nigricans, hypertrichosis, failure to thrive and short stature, dysmorphism especially of the jaws and oral cavity, insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus, and a characteristic general appearance. This report concerns a rare case of 12-year-old girl having insulin resistant diabetic mellitus with Miescher syndrome. The relevant literature was reviewed.
