Synonym(s)
Vitiligo unilateral
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Rare, unilateral (segmental) vitiligo of the face with poliosis of the eyebrows and eyelashes as well as retinitis. Combination with deafness is possible (Andrade A et al. 2011).
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Favourable prognosis except for the consequences on eyes.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Andrade A et al. (2011) Alezzandrini syndrome: report of a sixth clinical case. Dermatology 222:8-9.
- Gupta M et al (2011) Alezzandrini syndrome. BMJ Case Rep. pii: bcr0420114052.
LeWitt T et al. (2023) Ocular manifestations of vitiligo: a systematic review. BMC Ophthalmol 23:120.
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