Halo nevi in Turner syndrome.
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by an abnormal or missing X-chromosome. Rarely reported cutaneous manifestations in Turner syndrome include hemangiomas, angiokeratomas, hirsutism, and halo nevi. A recent study demonstrated an increased prevalence of halo nevi in Turner syndrome when compared to vitiligo. We present a case of halo nevi with multiple melanocytic nevi in an 11-year-old patient with Turner syndrome on growth hormone.
Bello-Quintero
Cristina E
CE
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida 33136, USA. cbello@med.miami.edu
Gonzalez
Mercedes E
ME
Alvarez-Connelly
Elizabeth
E
D002648:Child; D041321:Chromosomes, Human, X / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D055882:Nevus, Halo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics
D019382:Human Growth Hormone