title: Systemic conditions in children associated with pigmentary changes.
abstract: Systemic conditions may have pigmentary associations. Prompt recognition of these associations allows the practitioner to initiate the appropriate workup and therapy when indicated. This contribution highlights some of the clinical features of neurofibromatosis 1, LEOPARD syndrome, acanthosis nigricans, hypomelanosis of Ito, incontinentia pigmenti, CHILD syndrome, and piebaldism to assist the dermatologist in making the proper diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, E3131 Fifth Third Office Building, 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202. Electronic address: ptreadwe@iupui.edu.
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Treadwell
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007184:Incontinentia Pigmenti / Q000150:complications; D044542:LEOPARD Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*