Nevus comedonicus syndrome
Nevus comedonicus syndrome
Definition
A rare developmental skin condition consisting of abnormal pilosebaceous follicle development. It is characterized by linear or band-like distributions of groups of comedones, usually on the face, neck, upper arm, chest, and abdomen, that appear at birth or in childhood.
Also known as acne Nevus, acneiform Nevus, comedo Nevus, Nevus comedonicus, nevus comedonicus, somatic, pilosebaceous nevoid disorder — per MONDO
Also identified as
- NCIT C3946 per MONDO
- OMIM 617025 per MONDO
- Orphanet 64754 per MONDO
- SCTID 35962006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0265987 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |