1. Mosaic GJB2 mutations in widespread porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus: Report of two patients.
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Zhao A, Wang Y, Jia N, Lu F, Pan C, Wu F, Cao Q, Li X, Wang X, Wang S, He W, Zeng Q, Huang H, Han J, and Li M
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- Humans, Female, Male, Connexins genetics, Scalp pathology, Nevus genetics, Nevus pathology, Nevus diagnosis, Skin pathology, Phenotype, Adult, Connexin 26 genetics, Porokeratosis genetics, Porokeratosis pathology, Porokeratosis diagnosis, Mutation, Mosaicism, Skin Neoplasms genetics, Skin Neoplasms pathology, Skin Neoplasms diagnosis
- Abstract
Porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus (PAON) is a rare adnexal hamartoma characterized by keratotic papules following Blaschko's lines, typically located on the unilateral distal extremities. Cutaneous somatic GJB2 mutations have been linked to the pathogenesis of PAON. However, the genetic mechanism underlying bilateral or extended forms, which are less documented, remains unknown. In this study, we presented two cases of PAON with widespread cutaneous lesions and scalp involvement, and demonstrated the presence of GJB2 mosaic mutations in both patients. We further investigated the mosaic frequency in different tissues to gain insights into the mutation events contributing to the phenotype of widespread PAON. Our findings suggest that early postzygotic mutation causing mosaic GJB2 mutations may contribute to the widespread phenotype of PAON, thereby enriching the disease spectrum and mutation profile of PAON., (© 2024 Japanese Dermatological Association.)
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- 2024
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