Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria with Renal Failure

Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria with Renal Failure

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a rare autosomal dominant inherited dermatosis which usually appears during childhood and is characterized by dyspigmentation, with both hypopigmented and hyperpigmented macules. We report a case of DUH with unexplained childhood-onset renal failure. T...

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Main Authors: Salinee Rojhirunsakool, Vasanop Vachiramon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
Subjects:
Dyschromatosis
Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
Dyspigmentation
Renal failure
End-stage renal disease
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/381174
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Summary:Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a rare autosomal dominant inherited dermatosis which usually appears during childhood and is characterized by dyspigmentation, with both hypopigmented and hyperpigmented macules. We report a case of DUH with unexplained childhood-onset renal failure. The association between DUH and renal failure is yet to be proven by further studies.
ISSN:1662-6567

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