Article
Mosaic Activating Mutations in GNA11 and GNAQ Are Associated with Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis and Extensive Dermal Melanocytosis.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Apr 2016
Thomas Anna C, Zeng Zhiqiang, Rivière Jean-Baptiste, O'Shaughnessy Ryan, Al-Olabi Lara, St-Onge Judith, Atherton David J, Aubert Hélène, Bagazgoitia Lorea, Barbarot Sébastien, Bourrat Emmanuelle, Chiaverini Christine, Chong W Kling, Duffourd Yannis, Glover Mary, Groesser Leopold, Hadj-Rabia Smail, Hamm Henning, Happle Rudolf, Mushtaq Imran, Lacour Jean-Philippe, Waelchli Regula, Wobser Marion, Vabres Pierre, Patton E Elizabeth, Kinsler Veronica A
Abstract excerpt
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 abnormalities. Co-occurrence with vascular birthmarks defines a subtype of phakomatosis pigmentovascularis, a group of syndromes associated with neurovascular,...
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