Gigantic Melanocytosis - The Dark Enigma

Gigantic Melanocytosis - The Dark Enigma

Gigantic melanocytosis is a rare and peculiar familial disorder of pigmentation. It presents as diffuse hyperpigmentation interspersed by raindrop-like hypopigmented macules predominantly involving the sun-exposed areas and later progressing to involve the photoprotected areas as well. All the cases...

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Published in:Indian Dermatology Online Journal Vol. 14; no. 6; pp. 849 - 851
Main Authors: Murade, Kajol, Gujral, Harsimran Kaur, Dongre, Atul, Nayak, Chitra
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-11-2023
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:
adult-onset
Case Report
gigantic melanocytes
hyperpigmentation
Adult-onset
hyperpigmentation
gigantic melanocytes
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Summary:Gigantic melanocytosis is a rare and peculiar familial disorder of pigmentation. It presents as diffuse hyperpigmentation interspersed by raindrop-like hypopigmented macules predominantly involving the sun-exposed areas and later progressing to involve the photoprotected areas as well. All the cases described in the literature were observed to be commencing in the first year of life and were more common in males. Hereby, we report a 28-year-old female who presented with adult-onset gigantic melanocytosis with no similar familial history.
ISSN:2229-5178
2249-5673
DOI:10.4103/idoj.idoj_657_22