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Incontinencia pigmentaria - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Síndrome de Bloch-Sulzberger

Síntomas:

Los bebés con incontinencia pigmentaria nacen con área veteadas con ampollas, que al sanar, se tornan en protuberancias ásperas. Finalmente, estas protuberancias desaparecen, pero dejan tras de sí una piel oscurecida, llamada hiperpigmentación. Después de algunos años, la piel retorna a la normalidad. En algunos adultos, puede haber áreas de piel de color más claro ( hipopigmentación).

La incontinencia pigmentaria está asociada con problemas en el sistema nervioso central, como:

  • Retraso en el desarrollo
  • Pérdida del movimiento (parálisis)
  • Retardo mental
  • Espasmos musculares
  • Convulsiones

Las personas con incontinencia pigmentaria también presentan dientes anormales, pérdida del cabello y problemas visuales.

Signos y exámenes:

El médico llevará a cabo un examen físico, examinará los ojos y evaluará el movimiento muscular.

Puede haber patrones inusuales y ampollas en la piel, al igual que anomalías óseas. Un examen ocular puede revelar cataratas, estrabismo (ojos bizcos) u otros problemas.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/13/2011
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.  Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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