Hypomelanosis of Ito: Case report of a rare neurocutaneous syndrome in a neonate and review of the literature

Abstract

Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) though said to be the thirdmost common neurocutaneus disorder, is rarely reported in paediatric practice in Africa. A high index of suspicion must be maintained in children with cutaneous lesions as a seizure may be the first symptom that may bring the child to attention. A case of HI in a neonate is hereby reported to sensitize clinicians about this relatively uncommon disorder