Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
Definition:
Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a group of congenital pigmentary disorders characterized by asymptomatic hypo- and hyper-pigmented macules of irregular size and shape which appear early in life. At least two causative genes, ABCB6 and SASH1, have been reported.
References:
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[1]. Wei-Long Zhong, et al. Novel mutations in SASH1 associated with dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2019 Jul-Aug;85(4):440. [Content Brief]
[2]. Ying-Xia Cui, et al. Novel mutations of ABCB6 associated with autosomal dominant dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria. PLoS One. 2013 Nov 5;8(11):e79808. [Content Brief]
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