Unilateral lentiginosis with nevus depigmentosus on the other side.
A transmittance of unilateral hypomelanosis in 4 generations and the co-occurrence of unilateral lentigenosis in the youngest family member are reported. It can be explained by paradominant inheritance and the twin-spot theory.
Alkemade
H
H
Departments of Dermatology, University Hospital Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Sweden. H.Alkemade@derma.azn.nl
Juhlin
L
L
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007911:Lentigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D008297:Male; D009506:Nevus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics