Ascher’s syndrome: A rare entity with subclinical hypothyroidism

Authors

  • Niraj Parajuli National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.28.2.2018.1097

Keywords:

Ascher’s syndrome, thyroid, bhepharochalasis

Abstract

Ascher’s or Laffer-Ascher syndrome is characterized by a triad of double upper lip, blepharochalasis, and a nontoxic thyroid enlargement. Here, we present a case of Ascher’s syndrome in a 17-year-old male presenting with swelling of lip, blepharochalasis and subclinical hypothyroidism in contrast to nontoxic thyroid enlargement.

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2018-12-13

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Parajuli N. Ascher’s syndrome: A rare entity with subclinical hypothyroidism. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2018Dec.13 [cited 2026Apr.22];28(2):256-7. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1097

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2018): April - June

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Case Reports

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