Hypomelanosis of Ito

Definition:

Hypomelanosis of Ito is a neurocutaneous syndrome with hypopigmented whorls of skin along the Blaschko lines associated with other congenital defects of central nervous system, the eye, and skeletal system. The hypomelanotic lesions are present at birth or usually appear in the first year of life. Hypomelanosis of Ito includes many different states of chromosomal mosaicism.

References:

[1]. Daniele Torchia, et al. Mosaic pigmentation disorders and associated syndromes. J Dermatol. 2012 Apr;39(4):414-5. [Content Brief]

[2]. Thierry Passeron, et al. Genetic disorders of pigmentation. Clin Dermatol. 2005 Jan-Feb;23(1):56-67. [Content Brief]

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