One of our Dermatologist has a male patient with suspected ichthyosis
vulgaris. She suspects that this may be an X-linked ichthyosis (aka
Kallmann's or Rud's syndrome) because of the family history. Apparently
these patients have raised serum cholesterol sulphate which can be detected
on lipoprotein electrophoresis in a "few centres in the UK". Apparently the
changes can be subtle and an experienced eye is needed.
I have looked on Assay Finder but can find no mention of this assay.
Can anyone help?
Many thanks.
Ian Holbrook
Department of Chemical Pathology
York District Hospital
Wigginton Road
YORK YO31 8HE
UK
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