The Eponyms and Inheritance of the Genetic Disorders of Pigmentation

Maggie L. Chow, Sharon E. Jacob

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Abstract

In clinical practice, the genetic disorders of pigmentation are often referred to by their eponyms, which are terms named after people or, occasionally, places or things ("Eponym," 2014). This article will describe the eponyms, inheritance patterns, and key clinical features of the diseases and genetic disorders associated with aberrant pigmentation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-229
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2016

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Advanced and Specialized Nursing

Keywords

  • Cafe au Lait Macules
  • Disorders of Pigmentation
  • Genodermatoses
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Hypopigmentation
  • Skin Color

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