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Partial lentiginosis

R Parslew1, J L Verbov

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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A case study describes a 14-year-old girl with partial unilateral lentiginosis, a condition causing multiple pigmented spots. This rare presentation involved the left neck, shoulder, arm, and right side of the face.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Lentiginosis is a skin disorder characterized by an increased number of melanocytes and/or melanin production, leading to the appearance of lentigines.
  • Unilateral lentiginosis is a rare subtype, presenting as lentigines predominantly on one side of the body.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old female presented with partial unilateral lentiginosis.
  • The condition affected the left side of her neck, left shoulder, and left upper arm.
  • An additional cluster of multiple lentigines was observed on the right side of her face.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare manifestation of lentiginosis with asymmetric distribution.
  • The description includes both unilateral and localized facial involvement.

Implications:

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  • This case contributes to understanding the spectrum of lentiginosis presentations.
  • Further research may explore potential genetic or developmental factors influencing such asymmetric patterns.
  • Clinical awareness of varied lentiginosis presentations is important for accurate diagnosis.