Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis in three successive generations

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis in three successive generations.

Sir, Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis (LWNH) is characterized by hyperpigmented macules in a streaky configuration along the lines of Blaschko, without preceding inflammation or atrophy.[1-3] Lesions are distributed mainly on the trunk and extremities, sparing palms, soles, and mucosae. The usual age of the onset of hyperpigmentation occurs within the first few weeks of life, continues ...

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis with hemiatrophy.

FIG. 1 Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis: Linear and whorled hyperpigmented macules in a reticulate pattern along the Blaschko’s lines over trunk and limbs. A two-years-old boy presented with abnormal body pigmentation and body asymmetry noted since birth. A preceding vesicular eruption was absent. He was developmentally normal. Family history was insignificant. Examination revealed line...

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis and Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly: a novel association.

Osteopetrosis in Successive Generations

Case 1. A full-term male child, weighing 6j lb., the product of a second pregnancy, was born on Aug. 3, 1945. The parents were unrelated. When three months old the child was thought to be blind, and two months later on x-ray examination a diagnosis of osteopetrosis was made. Mental retardation was noted at ten months. At two years two months he was admitted to the Royal Blind School; he was a w...

Dermatoscopy of apocrine tumors: report of 4 cases.

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