Balighi K, Kamyab K, Azizpour A, Amini E, Fahim S.
Segmental pigmentation disorder: A rare form of cutaneous dyspigmentation.
Caspian J Intern Med 2017;
8:223-225. [PMID:
28932377 PMCID:
PMC5596196 DOI:
10.22088/cjim.8.3.223]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Segmental pigmentation disorder (SegPD) is a rare type of cutaneous dyspigmentation. This hereditary disorder, first described some 20 years ago, is characterized by hypo and hyperpigmented patches on the trunk, extremities and less likely on the face and neck. These lesions are considered as a type of checkerboard pattern.
CASE PRESENTATION
Herein, we present a 26-year-old male who presented with hyperpigmented patches on his trunk, neck and upper extremities. Considering the clinical and histopathological findings, the diagnosis of SegPD was confirmed.
CONCLUSION
SegPD is a somewhat neglected entity which should be considered in differential diagnosis of pigmentation disorders.
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