Familial Progressive Hyperpigmentation: A Case Report
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Familial Progressive Hyperpigmentation: A Case Report
Familial progressive hyperpigmentation (FPH) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by hyperpigmented patches in the skin and mucous membranes, present in early infancy, and increase in size and number with age. The genetic basis for FPH remains unknown. We report an unusual case of familial progressive hypermelanosis in a 17-year-old male patient with family history, who presented with a pecul...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Dentistry
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2090-6447,2090-6455
DOI: 10.1155/2012/840167