Carotid artery aneurysm and hypomelanosis of Ito
Abstract
Introduction: Hypomelanosis of Ito is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by hypopigmented skin lesions, abnormalities of the central nervous system, skeletal system, eyes and teeth.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 4-year-old boy with hypomelanosis of Ito and neck pulsatile mass due to a giant left common carotid dissecting aneurysm.
Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of association of hypomelanosis of Ito with carotid aneurysm.
Conclusion: For children with hypomelanosis of Ito and abnormal neurologic findings, vascular neuroimaging should be considered.
S. Karger AG, Basel
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