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Hypophosphatemic rickets: A rare complication of congenital melanocytic nevus syndrome.
Pediatric dermatology - 1 May 2020
Welfringer-Morin Anne, Pinto Graziella, Baujat Geneviève, Vial Yoann, Hadj-Rabia Smail, Bodemer Christine, Boccara Olivia
Abstract excerpt
We report the case of a child who presented with a giant melanocytic nevus with numerous satellite nevi at birth and developed hypophosphatemic rickets due to excessive secretion of the FGF23 hormone. A NRAS c.182A>G (Q61R) mutation was identified in the lesional skin. The functional outcome was favorable with medical treatment.
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