dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria

dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria
(DSH) a rare, autosomal dominant pigmentary genodermatosis caused by mutations in the ADAR gene (locus:1q21.3), which encodes adenosine deaminase specific for double-stranded RNA, characterized by hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules that appear on the skin of the face and the dorsal extremities in infancy and early childhood. It is seen primarily in Japan and China. Called also reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi.

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