Is there a relationship between inborn errors of metabolism and extensive mongolian spots?

We report on a case of inborn errors of metabolism in association with extensive mongolian spots. We suggest that this association may be due to a disequilibrium of metabolism during embryonic development.

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Published in:	American journal of medical genetics Vol. 47; no. 4; p. 456
Main Authors:	Mendez, H M, Pinto, L I, Paskulin, G A, Ricachnevsky, N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 15-09-1993
Subjects:	Humans Infant, Newborn Male Metabolism, Inborn Errors - complications Metabolism, Inborn Errors - genetics Mucopolysaccharidosis I - complications Mucopolysaccharidosis I - genetics Pigmentation Disorders - etiology Pigmentation Disorders - genetics
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Summary:	We report on a case of inborn errors of metabolism in association with extensive mongolian spots. We suggest that this association may be due to a disequilibrium of metabolism during embryonic development.
ISSN:	0148-7299
DOI:	10.1002/ajmg.1320470403