Article
[Phylloid hypomelanosis and mosaic trisomy 13: a new etiologically defined neurocutaneous syndrome].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - 1 Jan 2001
Happle R
Abstract excerpt
The term phylloid hypomelanosis is proposed to denote a new etiologically defined neurocutaneous syndrome. The hallmark of this trait is a pattern of hypopigmentation consisting of round or oval lesions, large asymmetrical areas reminiscent of the leaves of a begonia, as well as pear-shaped areas or oblong macules. The term phylloid pattern is derived from Greek phyllon=leaf and eidos=form. In 5 out of 6 cases in...
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