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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians - Symptom
Alternative Names
Hypomelanosis of Ito
Symptoms:
- Streaked, whirled or mottled patchs of skin on the arms, legs, and middle of the body
- Varying degrees of retardation
- Seizures
- Crossed eyes (strabismus)
- Increased body hair (hirsutism)
- Scoliosis
Signs and tests:
A Wood's lamp examination of the skin lesions may help confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor may also recommend chromosome analysis or a further medical workup to discover any related medical problems.
- Reviewed last on: 4/16/2007
- Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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