Ascher’s syndrome: A rare entity with subclinical hypothyroidism
Keywords:
Ascher’s syndrome, thyroid, bhepharochalasisAbstract
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.References
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