Halo nevi in Turner syndrome

Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Jul-Aug;27(4):368-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01171.x.

Abstract

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by an abnormal or missing X-chromosome. Rarely reported cutaneous manifestations in Turner syndrome include hemangiomas, angiokeratomas, hirsutism, and halo nevi. A recent study demonstrated an increased prevalence of halo nevi in Turner syndrome when compared to vitiligo. We present a case of halo nevi with multiple melanocytic nevi in an 11-year-old patient with Turner syndrome on growth hormone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chromosomes, Human, X / genetics
  • Female
  • Human Growth Hormone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Nevus, Halo / diagnosis*
  • Nevus, Halo / etiology
  • Nevus, Pigmented / diagnosis*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*
  • Turner Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Turner Syndrome / genetics

Substances

  • Human Growth Hormone