Epidermal nevus syndrome

Epidermal nevus syndrome
Other namesSolomon's syndrome, Feuerstein and Mims syndrome
Epidermal nevus in lower eyelid margin
SpecialtyDermatology, medical genetics Edit this on Wikidata

Epidermal nevus syndrome, also known as Feuerstein and Mims syndrome,[1][2] and Solomon's syndrome[1]: 775 [3] is a rare disease that was first described in 1968 and consists of extensive epidermal nevi with abnormalities of the central nervous system (CNS), skeleton, skin, cardiovascular system, genitourinary system and eyes.[2]: 634  However, since the syndrome's first description, a broader concept for the "epidermal nevus" syndrome has been proposed, with at least six types being described:[1]: 776 [4]

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