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Case Reports
. 2014 Jul;5(3):296-9.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.137781.

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria with involvement of palms

Kikkeri Narayanshetty Naveen  1 , U S Dinesh  2
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Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria with involvement of palms

Kikkeri Narayanshetty Naveen et al. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria is a rare genodermatosis characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented macules in a reticulate pattern. Here, we present a case of DUH with involvement of the palms.

Keywords: Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria; palms; reticular.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Multiple discrete, circular, and irregularshaped mottled hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules distributed symmetrically on the trunk and upper limbs
Figure 2
Figure 2
Hyper- and hypopigmented macules arranged in reticular pattern on the shoulder
Figure 3
Figure 3
Symmetric, diffuse hypopigmentation with spotty hyperpigmented macules on the lower limb sparing knees and dorsum of the foot
Figure 4
Figure 4
Symmetric hypopigmented patch with spotty hyperpigmentery of the foot macules seen on the palms
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Figure 5
Histopathology showing no evidence of increased epidermal pigmentation or pigmentary incontinence (H and E, ×10)
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Figure 6
Histopathology showing no evidence of increased epidermal pigmentation or pigmentary incontinence (H and E, ×40)
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Figure 7
Closer view not revealing any pigmentary incontinence (H and E, ×100)
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