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What is the definition of Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome?
Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome (LNSS) is a condition characterized by the association of a large, linear sebaceous nevus (type of birthmark) with a broad range of abnormalities that may affect every organ system, including the central nervous system (CNS). The nevus usually is located on the face, scalp, or neck. The most common CNS abnormalities are intellectual disability, seizures, and hemimegalencephaly (abnormal enlargement of one side of the brain). Various other CNS abnormalities have been reported. Other signs and symptoms may include various eye abnormalities; skeletal (bone) deformities; heart defects; urogenital abnormalities; and an increased risk of cancer with age. LNSS is not inherited (it is sporadic). It can be caused by a somatic genetic change in any of several genes. Genetic changes that cause LNSS occur after fertilization and are only present in some body cells (mosaicism).
What are the alternative names for Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome?
  • Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome
  • JNP
  • Jadassohn nevus phakomatosis
  • Nevus sebaceus of Jadassohn
  • Organoid nevus phakomatosis
  • SFM syndrome
  • Schimmelpenning Feuerstein Mims syndrome
  • Sebaceous nevus syndrome linear
Who are the top Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome Local Doctors?
Miguel A. Materin
Advanced in Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Dr. Miguel A. Materin
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Dr. Miguel A. Materin
Ophthalmology

Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
919-681-3937
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Miguel Materin is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Materin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Materin is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Satyamaanasa Polubothu
Elite in Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Satyamaanasa Polubothu
Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children, 
London, ENG, GB 

Satyamaanasa Polubothu practices in London, United Kingdom. Polubothu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, Mosaicism, and Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Veronica A. Kinsler
Elite in Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Veronica A. Kinsler
London, ENG, GB 

Veronica Kinsler practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Kinsler is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Mosaicism, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center