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Penile freckling

MedGen UID:
1616258
Concept ID:
C4531112
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0031447

Definition

Multiple pigmented macules located on the skin of the penis. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Macrocephaly-autism syndrome
MedGen UID:
381416
Concept ID:
C1854416
Disease or Syndrome
Macrocephaly/autism syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by increased head circumference, abnormal facial features, and delayed psychomotor development resulting in autistic behavior or mental retardation (Herman et al., 2007). Some patients may have a primary immunodeficiency disorder with recurrent infections associated with variably abnormal T- and B-cell function (Tsujita et al., 2016).

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PubMed

Tan WH, Baris HN, Burrows PE, Robson CD, Alomari AI, Mulliken JB, Fishman SJ, Irons MB
J Med Genet 2007 Sep;44(9):594-602. Epub 2007 May 25 doi: 10.1136/jmg.2007.048934. PMID: 17526801Free PMC Article

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Etiology

Martin H, Bessis D, Bourrat E, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Morice-Picard F, Balguerie X, Chiaverini C; Groupe de Recherche de la Société Française de Dermatologie Pédiatrique
Pediatr Dermatol 2020 Sep;37(5):839-843. Epub 2020 Jul 13 doi: 10.1111/pde.14265. PMID: 32657433
Pilarski R, Stephens JA, Noss R, Fisher JL, Prior TW
J Med Genet 2011 Aug;48(8):505-12. Epub 2011 Jun 9 doi: 10.1136/jmg.2011.088807. PMID: 21659347

Diagnosis

Martin H, Bessis D, Bourrat E, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Morice-Picard F, Balguerie X, Chiaverini C; Groupe de Recherche de la Société Française de Dermatologie Pédiatrique
Pediatr Dermatol 2020 Sep;37(5):839-843. Epub 2020 Jul 13 doi: 10.1111/pde.14265. PMID: 32657433
Pilarski R, Stephens JA, Noss R, Fisher JL, Prior TW
J Med Genet 2011 Aug;48(8):505-12. Epub 2011 Jun 9 doi: 10.1136/jmg.2011.088807. PMID: 21659347

Prognosis

Pilarski R, Stephens JA, Noss R, Fisher JL, Prior TW
J Med Genet 2011 Aug;48(8):505-12. Epub 2011 Jun 9 doi: 10.1136/jmg.2011.088807. PMID: 21659347

Clinical prediction guides

Pilarski R, Stephens JA, Noss R, Fisher JL, Prior TW
J Med Genet 2011 Aug;48(8):505-12. Epub 2011 Jun 9 doi: 10.1136/jmg.2011.088807. PMID: 21659347

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