Hypomelanosis of Ito: Case report of a rare neurocutaneous syndrome in a neonate and review of the literature

Authors

  • Mukhtar-yola M Department of Paediatrics
  • Audu LI Department of Paediatrics
  • Otuneye AT Department of Paediatrics
  • Otubelu EC Department of Paediatrics
  • Kefas JG Department of Paediatrics
  • Hamza N Department of Paediatrics

Abstract

Abstract: Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) though said to be the thirdmost common neurocutaneus disorder, is rarely reported in paediatric practice in Africa. A high index of suspicion must be maintained in children with cutaneous lesions as a seizure may be the first symptom that may bring the child to attention. A case of HI in a neonate is hereby reported to sensitize clinicians about this relatively uncommon disorder

Author Biographies

  • Mukhtar-yola M, Department of Paediatrics



    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.
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  • Audu LI, Department of Paediatrics



    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.

  • Otuneye AT, Department of Paediatrics



    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.

  • Otubelu EC, Department of Paediatrics


    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.

     

  • Kefas JG, Department of Paediatrics


    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.

  • Hamza N, Department of Paediatrics

    National Hospital Abuja.
    Nigeria.

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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2015): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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How to Cite

Hypomelanosis of Ito: Case report of a rare neurocutaneous syndrome in a neonate and review of the literature. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 42(3), 231-233. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/255

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