More than 250 cases of this disorder have been described in the literature, but occurrence of lipoidproteinosis in siblings is very rare.
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Lipoidproteinosis is a rare autosomal recessive condition affecting the majority of organ systems, but predominantly involving skin and mucous membranes.
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Lipoidproteinosis is presented by varying degrees of skin scars, beaded papules along the eyelid margins, variable signs of hoarseness of voice and respiratory disorders.