Rev Bras Oftalmol.2010;69(6):395-399
Multiple clinical manifestations and diagnostic challenges of incontinentia pigmenti Syndrome
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-72802010000600009
Incontinentia Pigmenti (Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome) is a rare, X-linked dominant disorder that involves ectodermal tissues of multiple systems. Cutaneous manifestations appear at birth or within a few weeks after. We aimed to describe ophthalmological, dermatological and radio diagnostic findings of a patient with Incontinentia Pigmenti. A twenty-six year old girl was followed at ABC Medicine School for visual loss, retina and cutaneous lesions with the diagnosis of Incontinentia Pigmenti confirmed by a skin biopsy. She had delayed eruption of her teeth some of which were conical. To conclude early management of retinal changes in Incontinentia Pigmenti is essential because they may be serious leading to blindness.