Schimmelpenning syndrome
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 21 Jan 2019
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Di Muzio B, Bell D, Luijkx T, et al. Schimmelpenning syndrome. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 May 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-32258
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21 Nov 2014,
Bruno Di Muzio ◉
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Last revised:
21 Jan 2019,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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Synonyms:
- Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome
- Schimmelpenning-Feuerstein-Mims syndrome
Schimmelpenning syndrome is a rare and variable congenital multisystem condition characterized by extensive linear sebaceous nevi and multisystem neuroectodermal abnormalities. It is an epidermal nevus syndrome (ENS).
Clinical presentation
Classical triad including sebaceous nevi, seizures, and intellectual disability.
History and etymology
Gustav (Wilhelm) Schimmelpenning (1928-2009) 2 a German psychiatrist, described the condition in 1957.
References
- 1. Resende C, Araújo C, Vieira AP, Ventura F, Brito C. Schimmelpenning syndrome. (2013) Dermatology online journal. 19 (10): 20026. Pubmed
- 2. Press release 99/2009 from 05.10.2009. Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel. http://www.uni-kiel.de/aktuell/pm/2009/2009-099-pers-sept-09.shtml. [accessed 21st January 2019]
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