A Case of Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
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: 486-488, 2001.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis(LWNH) is a congenital disorder which was first described by Kalter in 1988 and is characterized by asymmetrically distributed linear and whorled hyperpigmentation following Blaschko's lines. It usually appears at birth or during the first weeks of life and is rarely associated with various congenital defects. Its pathogenesis is not well known, but developmental somatic mosaicism appears the most likely cause. It is probably not a rare disease, but not well recognized or is confused with other entities. Herein, we report a typical case of LWNH in 9 month-old boy.
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Main subject:
Congenital Abnormalities
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Hyperpigmentation
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Rare Diseases
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Parturition
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Mosaicism
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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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