Sjögren-Larsson syndrome: definitive diagnosis on magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Sjögren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare autosomal-recessive neurocutaneous disorder comprising a triad of ichthyosis, mental retardation, and spastic diplegia or quadriplegia. It has rarely been reported in Asian and Indian populations. We report the case of an Indian patient with SLS who presented with the classical clinical triad and demonstrated characteristic findings on magnetic resonance spectroscopy. In resource-restricted settings where enzymatic and genetic analyses are not available, magnetic resonance spectroscopy serves as a useful adjunct in confirming the diagnosis of SLS.