Lipoid proteinosis is a rare cause of voice problems. Hoarseness is often the first clinical manifestation of this disorder and can present years before any other symptom. Therefore, it is very important as an otorhinolaryngologist to be familiar with the main characteristics of this disease. We present a case report and a review of current literature to provide a concise overview of this frequently missed diagnosis.

Patch test results from 163 patients with leg ulcers and/or chronic venous insufficiency, tested with a modified ICDRG standard test battery and a pharmaceutical test series, are analyzed and compared with the results obtained from a randomly selected control group of patients with eczematous conditions. A sensitization index for the most common contact allergens present in this test series is calculated, and the relevancy of hypersensitivity to specific topical agents is determined.

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