Sjogren-Larsson syndrome brain volumetric reductions demonstrated with an automated software / Reduções volumétricas cerebrais da síndrome de Sjogren-Larsson demonstradas com um software automatizado

Abstract Background Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a neurocutaneous disease with an autosomal recessive inheritance, caused by mutations in the gene that encodes fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH3A2), clinically characterized by ichthyosis, spastic diplegia, and cognitive impairment. Brain imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis, demonstrating a nonspecific leukoencephalopathy. Data regarding brain atrophy and grey matter involvement is scarce and discordant. Objective We performed a volumetric analysis of the brain of two siblings with SLS with the aim of detecting deep grey matter nuclei, cerebellar grey matter, and brainstem volume reduction in these patients. Methods Volume data obtained from the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the two patients using an automated segmentation software (Freesurfer) was compared with the volumes of a healthy control group. Results Statistically significant volume reduction was found in the cerebellum cortex, the brainstem, the thalamus, and the pallidum nuclei. Conclusion Volume reduction in grey matter leads to the hypothesis that SLS is not a pure leukoencephalopathy. Grey matter structures affected in the present study suggest a dysfunction more prominent in the thalamic motor pathways.

Resumo Antecedentes A Síndrome de Sjogren-Larsson (SSL) é uma doença neurocutânea de herança autossômica recessiva, causada por mutações no gene que codifica a aldeído graxo desidrogenase (ALDH3A2), caracterizada clinicamente por ictiose, diplegia espástica e comprometimento cognitivo. A imagiologia cerebral desempenha um papel essencial no diagnóstico, demonstrando uma leucoencefalopatia inespecífica. Dados sobre atrofia cerebral e envolvimento da substância cinzenta são escassos e discordantes. Objetivo Realizamos uma análise volumétrica do cérebro de dois irmãos com SLS com o objetivo de detectar núcleos profundos de substância cinzenta, substância cerebral cinzenta e redução do volume do tronco encefálico nestes pacientes. Métodos Os dados de volume obtidos da ressonância magnética (RM) cerebral dos dois pacientes usando um software de segmentação automática (Freesurfer) foram comparados com os volumes de um grupo controle saudável. Resultados Redução de volume estatisticamente significativa foi encontrada no córtex do cerebelo, no tronco cerebral, no tálamo e nos núcleos pálidos. Conclusão A redução do volume da substância cinzenta leva à hipótese de que a SSL não é uma leucoencefalopatia pura. As estruturas da substância cinzenta afetadas no presente estudo sugerem uma disfunção mais proeminente nas vias motoras talâmicas.

Melanocytic lesions of the central nervous system: a case series / Lesiones melanocíticas del sistema nervioso central: una serie de casos

ABSTRACT Background: Melanocytic lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) are an infrequent, broad and diverse group of entities, both benign and malignant, found in all age groups, with imaging findings ranging from well-circumscribed focal lesions to diffuse leptomeningeal involvement. On MRI, they are usually distinguished by a high signal on T1WI sequences, given the paramagnetic effect of melanin, thus making it difficult to differentiate among them. Objective: To describe the imaging and epidemiological characteristics of a retrospective series of CNS melanocytic lesions. Methods: MR images of 23 patients with CNS melanocytic lesions diagnosed between January 2012 and June 2018 were analyzed. Results: Most patients were female (14/23; 61%), with a median age of 47 years (range: 3 weeks to 72 years). The primary melanocytic lesions accounted for 8/19 cases (42.1%), which included neurocutaneous melanosis, meningeal melanocytomas and primary malignant melanomas. Secondary melanocytic lesions (metastatic) accounted for 10/19 cases (52.6%). There was one case of a tumor with secondary melanization, from a melanocytic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy. There were also four cases of primary ocular melanomas. The most frequent findings were the cerebral location, high T1WI signal and marked contrast-enhancement. Conclusions: The present review describes the wide variety of melanocytic lesions that could affect the CNS, emphasizing the MRI characteristics. Knowledge of the imaging, clinical and epidemiological characteristics of CNS melanocytic lesions is essential for their correct interpretation, given the significant overlap between lesion features and the variable prognosis.

RESUMEN Antecedentes: Las lesiones melanocíticas del sistema nervioso central (SNC) corresponden a un grupo infrecuente, amplio y diverso de entidades, tanto benignas como malignas, encontradas en todos los grupos etarios, con hallazgos imagenológicos que van desde lesiones focales bien circunscritas hasta un compromiso leptomeníngeo difuso. A la RM se distinguen por la alta señal en la secuencia T1WI, dado el efecto paramagnético de la melanina, haciendo difícil la diferenciación entre ellas. Objetivo: Describir las características epidemiológicas y de de una serie retrospectiva de lesiones melanocíticas del SNC. Métodos: Revisión de imágenes de RM de 23 pacientes con lesiones melanocíticas del SNC diagnosticadas entre enero de 2012 y junio de 2018. Resultados: La mayoría de los pacientes fueron mujeres (14/23; 61%), con edades comprendidas entre las 3 semanas de vida hasta los 72 años. Las lesiones melanocíticas primarias representaron 8/19 (42,1%), incluyendo: melanosis neurocutáneas, melanocitomas meníngeos y melanomas malignos primarios. Las lesiones melanocíticas secundarias (metastásicas) representaron 10/19 casos (52,6%). Hubo un caso de tumor con melanización secundaria (tumor neuroectodermico melanocítico de la infancia). Se incluyeron cuatro casos de melanomas oculares primarios. Los hallazgos más frecuentes fueron la localización cerebral, el aumento de señal T1 y el acentuado realce con el gadolinio. Conclusiones: Se describe la amplia variedad de lesiones melanocíticas encontradas en el SNC, enfatizando sus características a la RM. El conocimiento de sus características imagenológicas, clínicas y epidemiológicas es fundamental para su correcta interpretación, dado la notable superposición entre las presentaciones de las lesiones y lo variable de sus pronósticos.

Dermoscopy of the iris: identification of Lisch nodules and contribution to the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1

Abstract Neurofibromatosis is a common genodermatosis, whose diagnosis often involves the participation of a dermatologist. A case of a 38-year-old female patient with four café-au-lait macules and eleven neurofibromas on clinical examination is presented. Dermoscopy allowed the identification of Lisch nodules in the iris, bilaterally. The combination of these findings allowed the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1, according to NIH criteria. Lisch nodules are melanocytic hamartomas of the iris, which must be evaluated through a visual augmentation method, usually employed in ophthalmology. Alternatively, dermoscopy can be used and contribute to the early diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1.

Síndromes neurocutáneos y leucemia linfoide aguda: a propósito de un caso / Neurocutaneous syndromes and acute lymphoid leukemia: a case report

Introducción: Los síndromes neurocutáneos comprenden un grupo heterogéneo de trastornos hereditarios que comprometen principalmente la piel y el sistema nervioso central. Dentro de estos se incluye la neurofibromatosis, la esclerosis tuberosa y la enfermedad de Von-Hippel Lindau. Se caracterizan por presencia de displasia en distintos tejidos y formación de tumores en diversos órganos. Se ha descrito también un riesgo relativo aumentado para leucemia linfoblástica aguda, leucemia mielomonocítica crónica y linfoma no Hodgkin. Objetivo: Describir caso de paciente con diagnóstico de síndrome neurocutáneo (esclerosis tuberosa) que desarrolló a los 6 años una leucemia linfoide aguda. Caso clínico: Paciente femenina, seis años de edad, con antecedentes de síndrome neurocutáneo tipo esclerosis tuberosa diagnosticado a los dos años de edad- Comenzó con síndrome febril, adenopatías cervicales y hepatoesplenomegalia. El hemograma mostró anemia, trombocitopenia grave y leucocitosis con presencia de blastos. En el medulograma se observó una infiltración de 90 por ciento de blastos linfoides, por lo que se diagnosticó como una leucemia linfoide aguda. Conclusiones: La coexistencia de síndromes neurocutáneos y leucemia linfoide aguda no es frecuente. Se describe una paciente con ambas enfermedades, que fallece a pesar del tratamiento(AU)

Introduction: Neurocutaneous syndromes comprise a heterogeneous set of hereditary disorders mainly affecting the skin and the central nervous system. Among the conditions included are neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis and von Hippel-Lindau disease, characterized by dysplasia in various tissues and the formation of tumors in various organs. Increased relative risk has also been described for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Objective: Describe the case of a patient diagnosed with neurocutaneous syndrome (tuberous sclerosis) who developed acute lymphoid leukemia at age six. Clinical case: A case is presented of a female six-year-old patient with a history of neurocutaneous syndrome, tuberous sclerosis type, diagnosed at age two. The patient started with febrile syndrome, cervical adenopathies and hepatosplenomegaly. The blood count revealed anemia, severe thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis with the presence of blasts, whereas the medullogram showed 90 percent infiltration by lymphoid blasts, leading to the diagnosis of acute lymphoid leukemia. Conclusions: Coexistence of neurocutaneous syndromes and acute lymphoid leukemia is not frequent. A case is described of a patient with both conditions who died despite the treatment indicated(AU)

Neurofibromatosis type-1 with seizures and cerebrovascular malformation: a case study

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is the most common autosomal dominant neurocutaneous among humans. Epilepsy is more prevalent in NF1 patients than in the general population. NF1 vasculopathy is also a significant but underrecognized complication of the disease, affecting both arterial and venous blood vessels. Herein, we report a 2 year old female child with seizures and multiple cafe-au-lait spots on the body. The patient was diagnosed with NF1 based on clinical findings and family history. MRI Brain revealed middle cerebral artery dysplasia. Here we discuss diagnostic and treatment challenges and briefly reviews the existing literature.

Multiple cardiac rhabdomyomas in tuberous sclerosis complex: case report and review of the literature

Cardiac rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor which constitutes the most common cardiovascular feature of the tuberous sclerosis complex, a multisystem genetically determined neurocutaneous disorder. Cardiac rhabdomyomas can be detected in the prenatal ultrasound, are usually asymptomatic and spontaneously regress within the first three years of life. Less often, the tumors' size, number, and location can produce a mass effect that may lead to blood flow abnormalities or organ dysfunction (heart failure and arrhythmia). In this setting, severe morbidity, and eventually, a lethal outcome despite clinical and surgical treatment may ensue. We describe a fatal case of multiple cardiac rhabdomyomas in a newborn girl. One of the rhabdomyomas was large and unfavorably located, causing significant obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract. The autopsy identified, in addition to cardiac rhabdomyomas, brain glioneuronal hamartomas (cortical tubers), subependymal nodules and subependymal giant cell tumors, characteristic of the tuberous sclerosis complex. The newborn's family was investigated for the presence of typical clinical symptoms of the complex and image findings showed significant phenotypical variations and a broad symptom spectrum among the family members. This interesting case underscores the variability of tuberous sclerosis complex and the importance of performing a comprehensive postmortem examination in the identification of the cause of death, especially in the setting of familial disease.

Nevos melanocíticos congénitos / Congenital melanocytic nevus / Nevos melanocíticos congênitos

Resumen: Los nevos melanocíticos congénitos son una proliferación melanocítica benigna presente al nacimiento o que surgen en los primeros 2 o 3 años de vida. Habitualmente se clasifican, según su tamaño, en pequeños, medianos y grandes. Su importancia radica en el potencial riesgo de desarrollar melanoma, en la repercusión que tienen en la calidad de vida de quien los padece y en la asociación con disrafismo y tumores del sistema nervioso central. A mayor tamaño, mayor riesgo de desarrollar melanoma en el nevo o fuera de él. Describiremos las características epidemiológicas, clínicas dermatoscópicas y revisaremos el manejo y seguimiento de los nevos congénitos.

Summary: Congenital melanocytic nevi are a benign melanocytic proliferation present either from birth or during the first 2 or 3 years of life. They are usually classified according to size as: small, medium and large. Their importance lies on the potential risk of developing melanoma, on the impact they have on the patient's quality of life and on its association with dysraphism and tumors of the central nervous system. The larger the size of the nevi, the higher the risk of developing melanoma inside or outside the nevus. We will describe the epidemiological and dermatoscopic clinical characteristics and review the management and follow-up of congenital nevi.

Resumo: Os nevos melanocíticos congênitos são uma proliferação melanocítica benigna presente desde o nascimento ou durante os primeiros 2 ou 3 anos de vida. Eles são geralmente classificados de acordo com o seu tamanho como: pequenos, médios ou grandes. Sua importância está no risco potencial de desenvolver melanoma, no impacto que eles têm na qualidade de vida do paciente e na sua associação com disrafismo e tumores do sistema nervoso central. Quanto maior o tamanho dos nevos, maior o risco de desenvolver melanoma dentro ou fora do nevo. Descreveremos as características clínicas epidemiológicas e dermatoscópicas dos nevos congênitos e revisaremos o seu gerenciamento e acompanhamento.

Reporte de una familia con esclerosis tuberosa / Report of a family with tuberous sclerosis

RESUMEN La esclerosis tuberosa es una enfermedad neurocutánea autosómica dominante, con afectación multisistémica. Se caracteriza por la tríada adenoma sebáceo, retraso mental y epilepsia. Presentamos una serie de casos de esclerosis tuberosa familiar en primera y segunda generación, con importante penetrancia y expresión completa de la enfermedad.

SUMMARY Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disease, with multisystem involvement. It is characterized clinically by the triad sebaceous adenoma, mental retardation and epilepsy. We present a series cases of familial tuberous sclerosis with obvious manifestations in first and second generation.

Neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (nf1): presentación de un caso clínico con variable expresividad fenotípica y revisión de la literatura / Review and presentation of neurofibromatosis type 1 (nf1): clinical case with variable phenotypic exressivity

RESUMEN La neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (NF1) o enfermedad de Von Recklinghausen, es un desorden genético hereditario, que se transmite bajo un patrón autosómico dominante con penetrancia casi del 100%, progresiva, multisistémica con afectación predominante de piel y sistema nervioso. Siendo el más frecuente de los síndromes neurocutáneos. Tiene una incidencia de 1 por cada 3.000 nacimientos a nivel mundial. Las manifestaciones clínico dermatológicas más comunes son: maculas café con leche, nódulos de Lisch y efélides en áreas no foto expuestas. Se reporta el caso de paciente masculino de 8 años de edad, con antecedentes contributorios y rasgos fenotípicos, diagnósticos para la enfermedad.

SUMMARY Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or Von Recklinghausen disease, is an hereditary genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance and almost 100% of penetrance. Characteristically progressive and multisystemic, with predominant skin and nervous system involvement. It is the most frequent neurocutaneous syndrome with an incidence of 1 per 3,000 births worldwide. Usual skin findings include cafe-au-lait macules, neurofibromas and freckles in non-photo exposed areas. We report the case of an 8-year-old male with a contributory family history and diagnostic phenotypic features for this disease.

PHACE syndrome: clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and management

Abstract: Infantile hemangioma can be linked to other organ malformations. In 1996, PHACE syndrome was first defined as the association of large and segmental infantile hemangioma, usually on the face, head, or cervical region, with malformations of the posterior fossa of the brain, arterial anomalies of the central nervous system, coarctation of the aorta, cardiac defects, and ocular abnormalities. Over 300 cases of PHACE syndrome have been reported, and it is cconsidered one of the most common neurocutaneous vascular disorders in childhood. Knowledge of the features and locations of lesions that imply a greater risk of systemic involvement is crucial for the diagnosis and proper management of PHACE syndrome patients. This review highlights the diagnostic criteria for PHACE syndrome, the imaging workup for extracutaneous involvement, the treatment of infantile hemangioma, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of these patients.

Nevus melanocítico gigante congénito / Giant melanocyte congenital nevus

Introducción: el nevo melanocítico congénito gigante es infrecuente, su incidencia es de 1 por cada 20.000 a 50.000 nacidos vivos. Caso clínico: se presentó el caso de un neonato que desde el momento de su nacimiento, se observó al examen físico de la piel, la presencia de lesiones pigmentadas de color negro que abarcaban la mayor parte del tronco, incluyendo la región sacra, así como porciones de piel de iguales características con hipertricosis y lesiones más pequeñas satelitales diseminadas por todo el cuerpo y cuero cabelludo. Se diagnosticó clínicamente de nevus melanocítico congénito gigante con múltiples nevos satelitales, sin otras malformaciones asociadas ni daño neurológico. Se egresó con un seguimiento por dermatología, genética y pediatría. Conclusiones: ante un nevo melanocítico congénito gigante ubicado en el eje axial posterior o la presencia de satelitosis, se debe pesquisar la presencia de melanosis neurocutánea o malformaciones asociadas. Se deben realizar los controles periódicos por el riesgo de desarrollo de melanoma.

Introduction: giant melanocyte congenital nevus in rare, its incidence is 1 to every 20.000 or to 50.000 live births. Clinical case: a neonate is examined at birth, physical assessment of skin showed the presence of black pigmented lesions covering a great part of the trunk and sacral region, along with portions of skin having equal characteristics of hypertrichosis and smaller satellite lesions with all-body dissemination and scalp. Clinical diagnosis was giant melanocyte congenital nevus with multiple satellite nevi, without other associated malformations or neurological damage. The patient was discharged having dermatology, genetics and pediatrics follow-up. Conclusions: in the existence of giant melanocyte congenital nevus located in the posterior axial axis or the presence of satellite lesions, neurocutaneous melanosis or associated malformations must be investigated. Periodical controls should be performed because of the risk for melanoma development.

Síndrome de Costello. Presentación de un caso / Costello Syndrome. A case report

El síndrome de Costello es una enfermedad congénita y multisistémica, extremadamente rara; se describen en la literatura alrededor de 250 casos. Se plantea que el patrón de herencia es autosómico dominante, aunque muchos de los casos son esporádicos, sugiriendo una mutación dominante de novo. Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de siete años de edad, natural del municipio Frank País, Holguín, con manifestaciones clínicas compatibles con el diagnóstico de síndrome de Costello. Se realizó estudio y descripción clínica del hábito externo, detectándose como principales rasgos distintivos: fenotipo pseudotesaurismótico, déficit del crecimiento, cardiopatía congénita, facies grotesca, retardo mental y personalidad humorística. El diagnóstico precoz de este síndrome, hace posible la estimulación e intervención temprana, la búsqueda activa de lesiones tumorales, así como ofrecer asesoramiento genético a los padres.

Costello syndrome is an extremely rare multisystem congenital disorder; only about 250 cases have been described in the literature. Its inheritance pattern is considered to be autosomal dominant, although most cases are sporadic, suggesting de novo dominant mutations. The case of a 7-year-old patient from the Frank País municipality in Holguín with clinical manifestations consistent with Costello syndrome is presented. The clinical study and description of his physical characteristics were performed, detecting as main distinctive features: storage disease-like phenotype, failure to thrive, congenital heart disease, coarse facies, mental retardation and humorous personality. Early diagnosis allows early stimulation and intervention, active screening for tumor lesions, as well as provision of genetic counselling to patients.

Tuberous sclerosis complex diagnosed from oral lesions / Complexo esclerose tuberosa diagnosticado a partir de lesoes orais

CONTEXT: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disease in the group known as neurocutaneous syndromes, with dominant autosomal inheritance. It is characterized by skin and adnexal lesions and central and peripheral nervous system tumors, with neurological and psychiatric findings. It may affect the heart, kidneys, eyes, face, bones, lungs, stomach and dentition. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 66-year-old man with dermatological signs that included hypopigmented maculae, confetti-like lesions, shagreen plaque, angiofibromas on nasolabial folds, neck and back, nail dystrophy and periungual fibromas on fingers and toes. An electroencephalogram produced normal results, but magnetic resonance imaging showed a nodular image measuring 1.2 x 1.0 cm close to the Monro foramen, which was similar to cerebral parenchyma and compatible with a subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma. A conservative approach was taken, through control imaging examinations on the lesion for seven years, with absence of any expansive process or neurological symptoms. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a solid, heterogenic and echogenic mass with a calcified focus, measuring 4.6 x 3.4 cm, in the rightkidney, compatible with angiomyolipoma. The patient was treated by means of complete nephrectomy because of malignant areas seen on histopathological examination and died one month after the procedure. This case report illustrates the importance of oral clinical findings such as dental enamel pits and angiofibromas in making an early diagnosis of TSC, with subsequent screening examinations, treatment and genetic counseling. .

CONTEXTO: O complexo esclerose tuberosa é uma doença genética pertencente ao grupo das facomatoses, de herança autossômica dominante, caracterizada por lesões acometendo pele e anexos, além de tumores do sistema nervoso central e periférico, com presença de achados neurólogicos e psiquiátricos, podendo acometer coração, rins, olhos, dentes, mucosa oral e outros órgãos. RELATO DE CASO: Apresentamos o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, 66 anos de idade, que apresentava diversos sinais dermatol ógicos, como máculas hipopigmentadas, lesões em confete, placas tipo shagreen, angiofibromas nas regiões cervical, nasolabial e dorsal, distrofias ungueais e fibromas nos dedos das mãos e pés. Embora o encefalograma não tenha mostrado alterações, a ressonância nuclear magnética apresentou imagem nodular com aspecto semelhante ao parênquima cerebral, medindo 1.2 x 1.0 cm e próxima ao forame de Monro, compatível com astrocitoma subependimário de células gigantes. Abordagem conservadora foi escolhida por meio de controle imaginológico da lesão por sete anos, com ausência de sintomas neurológicos ou processos expansivos. A ultrassonografia de abdômen total revelou massa medindo 4.6 x 3.4 cm, com áreas ecogênicas e heterogêneas, apresentando focos de calcificação no rim direito, com padrão semelhante ao de um angiomiolipoma. O paciente foi submetido a nefrectomia total, devido à presença de áreas de malignidade ao exame histopatológico, e evoluiu para óbito um mês após o procedimento. Este relato de caso ilustra a importância de achados clínicos orais, tais como lesões no esmalte dentário e angiofibromas, para o diagnóstico precoce dessa doença e posterior rastreamento, tratamento ...

Neurocutaneous melanosis with the Dandy-Walker malformation: one case report / 中华神经科杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinic and pathologic features of one patient diagnosed with neurocutaneous melanosis ( NCM ) by biopsy.MethodsA 21-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of tinnitus,headache,vomiting and 1-month history of impaired vision.At birth,a massive nevus covering most of the posterior abdomen had been noted as well as the presence of multiple smaller lesions all over the body.Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a posterior fossa cyst compatible with the Dandy-Walker syndrome and extensive leptomeningeal enhancement. Surgery was performed to cystectomy and to obtain pathologic specimens from the leptomeninges. Biopsy and immunohistochemical study was performed.ResultsAt surgery,diffuse black pigmentation of the leptomeninges and the cyst was found.Under microscope,the cyst and leptomeninges were composed with melanocytes with variable pigmentation.Those cells positive for HMB45,MelanA,S100 and vimentin.Ki-67 positive cells ＜ 1％.The pathologic diagnosis wasleptomeningeal diffusemelanocytosis. Thepatientdied 2months after thesurgery.ConclusionsNCM is characterized by a focal or diffuse proliferation of melanin-producing cells in both the skin and the leptomeninges.NCM could be compatible with the Dandy-Walker syndrome.Definite diagnosis relies upon the histological data obtained by mean of biopsy.

Incontinencia pigmenti en madre e hija: relato de caso clínico / Mother and daughter incontinentia pigmenti: case report

Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare genodermatosis linked to the X chromosome. It affects variably all tissues derives from neuroecthoderm such as skin, hair, nails, eyes and central nervous system. Early diagnosis allows the study of eventual multisystem involvement. Clinical case: We describe a 6 m.o. girl, controlled from the first week of life for a dermatological feature characterized by linear lesions, which were vesicular, then verrucous, and finally hyperpigmented. IP diagnostic family, determined by maternal history of similar lesions.

La incontinentia pigmenti (IP) es una genodermatosis rara ligada al cromosoma X. Afecta en forma variable a los tejidos derivados del neuroectodermo, como la piel, pelos, uñas, ojos y el sistema nervioso central. Su conocimiento y diagnóstico precoz permite estudiar un eventual compromiso multisistémico. Describimos el caso de una niña de 6 meses de edad, controlada desde la primera semana de vida por un cuadro dermatológico caracterizado por lesiones lineales vesiculosas, verrucosas y posteriormente hiperpigmentadas. Se plantea el diagnóstico de IP familiar, determinado por antecedentes maternos de lesiones similares.

Incontinentia pigmenti: presentación neonatal: a propósito de un caso clínico / Incontinentia pigmenti: neonatal presentation: a purpose of clinical case

La incontinentia pigmenti (IP) también conocida como síndrome de Bloch-Sulzberger, es una genodermatosis infrecuente ligada al cromosoma X que afecta tejidos derivados del neuroectodermo: piel, faneras, ojos, sistema nervioso central y dientes. En la etapa neonatal se plantean diagnósticos diferenciales como el impétigo ampollar, herpes neonatal, citomegalovirus, mastocitosis, epidermólisis ampollar hereditaria. El diagnóstico temprano permite detectar las posibles patologías asociadas, que son determinantes para el pronóstico del paciente.

Incontinentia pigmenti, also known as Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome, is a rare congenital X-linked genodermatosis with variable involvement of tissues derived from neuroectoderm and mesoderm skin, hair, nails, eyes and central nervous system. Differential diagnoses are manifested in the neonatal period, such as bullous impetigo, neonatal herpes, cytomegalovirus, mastocytosis and hereditary epidermolysis bullosa. Early diagnosis allows detection of associated diseases which determine the patients prognosis.

Drowning Death due to an Epileptic Attack of a Patient with Sturge Weber syndrome: An Autopsy Report / 대한법의학회지

Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, congenital neurocutaneous syndrome. We rarely experienced neurocutaneous disorders in forensic practice but there are unexpected sudden deaths of patients with SWS due to epilepsy, intracranial hemorrhage, thromboses and secondary accident. We introduce a case of drowning death probably due to an epileptic attack of a person diagnosed as a patient of SWS by an autopsy. We review some of the neurocutaneous syndromes and a discussion of autopsy approach is presented.

A Case of Symptomatic Neurocutaneous Melanosis Associated with the Dandy Walker Complex and Excellent Response of Seizures to Topiramate / 대한소아신경학회지

Neurocutaneous melanosis is a rare non-familial congenital neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by the presence of large or multiple congenital melanocytic nevi in association with benign or malignant proliferation of melanocytes in the leptomeninges. It is believed to be an embryonic neuroectodermal dysplasia. The Dandy Walker complex is an uncommon disorder of the CNS, also. refers to a condition with a broad posterior fossa and high tentorium insertion, hypoplasia or aplasia of the cerebellar vermis and cystic dilation of the fourth ventricle communication with the posterior fossa. We report a patient with NCM associated with the DWC that was diagnosed by MRI. The patient had multiple, small to medium-sized melanocytic nevi on the scalp and back, presenting at birth. At 6 months of age, frequent daily attacks of partial seizures were noted. T1 weighted MR images showed multiple high signal lesions in the amygdala, cerebellar folia, deep nuclei, and basis pontis, compatible with intraparenchymal melanin deposits. In addition, hypoplasia of the inferior vermis and a broad posterior fossa were identified. The patient failed to respond to oxcarbazepine. The seizure frequency did not decrease for the first three months. Vomiting and mild elevation of the liver enzymes were observed after adding valproic acid. However, after topiramate was started the frequency of the seizures decreased, and the oxcarbazepine and valproic acid were discontinued. With 5 mg/kg of topiramate treatment, the patient became seizure free for 20 months; however, infrequent seizures recurred thereafter. The dosage of topiramate was increased to 13 mg/kg, and for the following 15 months, there have been no seizures. Seizures were well controlled by topiramate for four years.

An Infantile Case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome in Association with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome and Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis

Sturge-Weber syndrome can be associated with facial port-wine stains and intracranial calcification, and concurrent Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome has been reported. Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital mesodermal phakomatosis characterized by cutaneous hemangiomas, venous varicosities and soft tissue or bone hypertrophy of the affected extremities. This report is presented a rare case of the Sturge-Weber syndrome in combination with the Klippel-Trennaunay syndrome and phakomatosis pigmentovascularis in a 4-month-old infant. He showed nevus flameus on the right leg and both part of the face and back, leptomeningeal angiomatosis on right hemisphere, hypertrophy of the right leg, hemiconvulsion on the left and also evidences of congenital glaucoma and nevus of Ota. Very rare case combined with these three kinds of phakomatosis has been reported.