Familial progressive hyper- and hypopigmentation: a report on a Chinese family and evidence for genetic heterogeneity

Familial progressive hyper- and hypopigmentation: a report on a Chinese family and evidence for genetic heterogeneity

Abstract Background: Familial progressive hyper- and hypopigmentation (FPHH) is a rare genodermatosis that is characterized by diffuse hyper- and hypopigmented spots on the skin and mucous membranes. It is caused by a pathogenic mutation of the KITLG gene. Objectives: To investigate the clinical f...

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Main Authors: Fang Xiao-Kai, He Yue-Xi, Li Yan-Jia, Chen Li-Rong, Wang He-Peng, Sun Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-06-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Genetic heterogeneity
Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Immunohistochemistry
Mutation
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v92n3/0365-0596-abd-92-03-0329.pdf

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