hypomelanosis of Ito

hypomelanosis of Ito
a congenital neurocutaneous syndrome, not present at birth but appearing in early life, characterized by whorled, linear, and splatterlike patterns of hypopigmentation, often associated with other abnormalities such as hair loss and ocular, musculoskeletal, and mental disturbances. Called also incontinentia pigmenti achromians.

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