Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria 1 [Supplementary Concept]

A hereditary autosomal dominant condition primarily observed in persons of Chinese or Japanese descent. It is characterized by hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules on the face and dorsal aspects of the extremities that appear in infancy or early childhood. Mutations in the ADAR gene have been identified. OMIM: 127400

Date introduced: August 25, 2010

MeSH Unique ID: C535729

Heading Mapped to:

• Pigmentation Disorders/congenital

Entry Terms:

• Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria
• Familial reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi
• Reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi
• Symmetric dyschromatosis of the extremities