(L.A.) Mansour Al Saud, 26, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2009-06576

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Middle Eastern male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Mansour Al Saud.

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Cause of Death: Non-Specific Cardiomyopathy and Other Undetermined Factors

Other Significant Condition: Status Post Chemical Skin Peel Treatments for Chronic Effects of Hydradenitis [sic] Suppurativa

RIP MANSOUR AL SAUD (November 30, 1982 – September 25, 2009)

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), sometimes known as acne inversa or Verneuil’s disease, is a long-term dermatological condition characterized by the occurrence of inflamed and swollen lumps. These are typically painful and break open, releasing fluid or pus. The areas most commonly affected are the underarms, under the breasts, and the groin. Scar tissue remains after healing. HS may significantly limit many everyday activities, for instance, walking, hugging, moving, and sitting down. Sitting disability may occur in patients with lesions in sacral, gluteal, perineal, femoral, groin or genital regions; and prolonged periods of sitting down itself can also worsen the condition of the skin of these patients.

Although hidradenitis suppurativa is often referred to as acne inversa, it is not a form of acne, and lacks the core defining features of acne such as the presence of closed comedones and increased sebum production.