Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome Type 2:A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA), platelet disorder, and ceroid accumulation. It is common in North West Puerto Rico region, and the incidence reported is 1/500000. It is a rare genetic disorder with platelet dysfunction resulting in bleeding diathesis. Here we report one such rare case of HPS type 2 in a 7-year-old boy with difficulty in chewing.

Keywords

• oculocutaneous albinism
• hermansky pudlak syndrome
• platelet disorder