Piebaldism: A rare presentation in Nepalese context

Authors

  • Sabina Bhattarai Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu
  • Sandesh Maskey Lecturer, Unit of Plastic Surgery andBurn, Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu
  • Aishana Joshi Intern, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v3i2.11233

Keywords:

Autosomal dominant, Hypopigmentation, Piebaldism

Abstract

Piebaldism is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterised by a congenital white forelock and multiple symmetrical hypopigmented or depigmented macules. We present a case of an 18 year old male with a typical clinical presentation, followed by a concise review of the literature discussing the genetics, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of the condition. This is the first case of Piebaldism to be reported from Nepal with a good cosmetic surgery outcome.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v3i2.11233

Journal of Kathmandu Medical College

Vol. 3, No. 2, Issue 8, Apr.-Jun., 2014

Page: 88-91

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Published

2014-10-10

How to Cite

Bhattarai, S., Maskey, S., & Joshi, A. (2014). Piebaldism: A rare presentation in Nepalese context. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 3(2), 88–91. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v3i2.11233

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014)

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Case Reports

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