Mosaic Activating Mutations in GNA11 and GNAQ Are Associated with Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis and Extensive Dermal Melanocytosis. [PDF]
Common birthmarks can be an indicator of underlying genetic disease but are often overlooked. Mongolian blue spots (dermal melanocytosis) are usually localized and transient, but they can be extensive, permanent, and associated with extracutaneous ...
Thomas AC +25 more
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Comment on “Comparison of the Efficacy of 1064‐ and 730‐nm Picosecond Lasers for Acquired Dermal Melanocytosis” [PDF]
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 10, October 2025.
Michelle J. Chang +2 more
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Unmasking Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I in a Patient With Wolf–Hirschhorn Syndrome: Diagnostic Overshadowing [PDF]
ABSTRACT Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by α‐l‐iduronidase deficiency, leading to glycosaminoglycan accumulation and multisystem involvement. Wolf–Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS) is a chromosomal disorder characterized by growth delay, dysmorphism, and developmental impairment.
Karla Cifuentes‐Uribe +4 more
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Bloom Syndrome Presenting With Early‐Onset Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Triple Overlapping Vascular Neurocutaneous Phenotypes: A Case Report [PDF]
ABSTRACT Bloom syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive chromosomal instability disorder characterized by growth deficiency and early‐onset malignancies, and its coexistence with multiple vascular neurocutaneous syndromes is exceptionally uncommon. We report an 8‐year‐old girl who presented with severe growth failure and persistent pancytopenia.
Elham Shahgholi +2 more
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Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis (Type IIb) With Bilateral Glaucoma and Urrets‐Zavalia Syndrome Following MicroPulse TSCPC: A Case Report [PDF]
Purpose We are aimed at describing the clinical course and management of a rare case of phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV Type IIb) presenting with bilateral glaucoma, complicated by bilateral Urrets‐Zavalia syndrome (UZS) following MicroPulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP‐TSCPC).
Ali Alshehri +3 more
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Varied presentation of congenital dermal melanocytosis with speckled lentigines
Nevus of Ota and nevus of Ito are rare dermal melanocytosis. These occur due to the failure of migration of melanocytes from the neural crest to the epidermis. They are more common in Asian females and usually present at birth.
Seema Rani +2 more
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A Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstans in a Child: A Rare Vascular Phenotype of Cutaneous Mastocytosis [PDF]
Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) is a rare vascular phenotype of cutaneous mastocytosis predominantly reported in adults; pediatric cases are exceptional and are particularly difficult to recognize in darker skin phototypes. We report the case of a 4‐year‐old girl who presented with subtle brown macules and faint telangiectasias, in ...
Bouchra Baghad +4 more
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Nevus of Ota Involving Palate: Case Reports and Review
Nevus of Ota is a rare dermal melanocytosis. 2 case reports of this rare leson is reported in Indian patients.
Ajay Pratap Singh Parihar +3 more
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Benign Proliferative Nodules in a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus: Diagnostic Challenge and Management [PDF]
Congenital melanocytic nevi are cutaneous malformations present at birth, resulting from a benign proliferation of melanocytes. Although generally benign, they can have significant psychological impacts and carry a non‐negligible risk of progression to malignant melanoma.
Fenohasina Rakotonandrasana +11 more
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An Unusual Case of Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis [PDF]
Dermal melanocytosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic melanocytes in the dermis. The most common forms include the Mongolian spot, blue nevus, nevus of Ota, and nevus of Ito. Some types of dermal melanocytosis do not fit into any of these morphologic categories, however.
Sanghoon, Lee +5 more
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