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Piebaldism: A brief report and review of the literature

Authors :
Amit Ojha
Saurabh Agarwal
Source :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 144-147 (2012), Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Medknow, 2012.

Abstract

Piebaldism is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development characterized by a congenital white forelock and multiple symmetrical stable hypopigmented or depigmented macules. We report a family with piebaldism affecting three successive generations and also review the literature.

Details

ISSN :
22295178
Volume :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a976a45f36093fc08be85549e6f73184
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.96722