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[Epidermal nevus syndrome - a case report]

L P Marinoni1, S Giraldi, K Taniguchi

  • 1Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 20, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Epidermal nevus, a birthmark, can signal underlying Central Nervous System (CNS) conditions. Early recognition of these skin signs aids in diagnosing neurocutaneous syndromes in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Epidermal nevi are congenital skin growths.
  • Cutaneous manifestations can indicate underlying systemic or neurological conditions.
  • Neurocutaneous syndromes link skin and nervous system abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between epidermal nevus and neurological symptoms.
  • To emphasize the role of skin findings as early indicators of Central Nervous System (CNS) syndromes.
  • To stress the importance of recognizing cutaneous markers for timely diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Case report analysis.
  • Review of clinical, radiological, and histopathological data.
  • Evaluation of a patient with congenital epidermal nevus and subsequent neurological signs.

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Main Results:

  • A case of a boy with congenital epidermal nevus, facial hemihypertrophy, and ipsilateral hemimegalencephaly is presented.
  • The patient experienced seizures, diagnosed via brain imaging.
  • Cutaneous lesions were present from birth.

Conclusions:

  • Epidermal nevi can serve as early diagnostic markers for neurocutaneous syndromes.
  • Shared embryological origin (neural crest) links skin and CNS development.
  • Pediatricians should be vigilant in identifying these signs for prompt diagnosis and care.