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Novel KIT mutation presenting as marked lentiginosis

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Although lentigines are usually benign, they can be associated with a number of genetic syndromes in which neoplasms and other multi‐system pathological processes occur. Here, we report the case of… Click to show full abstract

Although lentigines are usually benign, they can be associated with a number of genetic syndromes in which neoplasms and other multi‐system pathological processes occur. Here, we report the case of a 6‐year‐old girl who presented with atypical lentiginosis and hyperpigmentation caused by a de novo genetic variant in the KIT gene.

Keywords: novel kit; mutation presenting; kit; presenting marked; lentiginosis; kit mutation

Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2019

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