Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria: first case report from Northern Pakistan

Authors

  • Inam Ullah Khan
  • Muhammad Riaz Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.27.1.2017.1033

Keywords:

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria

Abstract

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria is a rare genodermatosis, first reported from Japan. Later on many cases have been reported from other countries of the world. It is characterized by mottled pigmentation. We report first case of this disorder from Northern Pakistan with positive family history. 

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2017-06-13

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Khan IU, Khan MR. Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria: first case report from Northern Pakistan. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jun.13 [cited 2026May3];27(1):80-2. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1033

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Vol. 27 No. 1 (2017): January - March

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Case Reports

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