Updates on hypomelanosis of Ito
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2016.09.011
- VernacularTitle:伊藤色素减少症研究进展
- Author:
Chengning ZHENG
;
Zhongshu ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypomelanosis;
Neurocutaneous syndrome
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2016;43(9):704-706,707
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Hypomelanosis of Ito is a multisystem neurocutaneous syndrome. The pathogenesis hasn′t been clear and typical cutaneous lesions are associated with variable extracutaneous abnormalities involved the central nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Its clinical manifestations include abnormal skin biopsy and chromosomal patterns and brain iconography. The treatments have to be adapted to the individual and prognosis depends on the severity of clinical manifestations and complications.
