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