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  • Dermatology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Case Study

Background:

  • Nevus comedonicus syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by comedone-like lesions.
  • It can present with diverse extracutaneous manifestations, often posing diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate a unique case of nevus comedonicus syndrome.
  • To document atypical cutaneous, skeletal, central nervous system, visceral, and neurological findings.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging (details not provided in abstract).

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited widespread, non-patterned cutaneous lesions, including midline abdominal and bilateral ear involvement.
  • Unusual skeletal findings included bilateral metatarsal adduction deformity with tarsometatarsal joint deviation.
  • Central nervous system abnormalities comprised agenesis of the corpus callosum and an interhemispheric cyst.
  • Visceral and neurological manifestations, such as a pancreatic cyst, were also noted.

Conclusions:

  • This case underscores the significant variability in nevus comedonicus syndrome presentation.
  • Atypical and widespread manifestations necessitate comprehensive evaluation for associated systemic abnormalities.