Ascher syndrome (Laffer-Ascher syndrome) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, with a prevalence <1 case/million populations worldwide. The classical clinical triad is blepharochalasis, double lip and non-toxic thyroid enlargement. The syndrome can occur without nontoxic enlargement of the thyroid gland and is then considered as the forme fruste or incomplete form. 

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Dr Shailja Chauhan

MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy), Civil Hospital, Rampur Bushar, District- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh