Papular epidermal nevus with skyline basal cell layer
Synopsis

While most cases of PENS develop sporadically, familial occurrence has been described and a genetic basis suspected.
PENS syndrome (PENSS) refers to a rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by the presence of typical PENS lesions in association with extracutaneous findings, mainly neurologic. PENSS has been reported to occur in up to 50% of PENS cases. It has been postulated that individuals with more than 4 PENS lesions are at greater risk of also having extracutaneous manifestations. Neurological signs are of varying severity and may include psychomotor delay, learning difficulties, dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and epilepsy. Neurologic manifestations may occur within the first 1-2 years of age. Some neurologic manifestations have been noted to improve and/or resolve during infancy and adolescence. Other extracutaneous manifestations such as dysmorphic facies, Achilles tendon shortening, hypospadias, and curved penis have also been described.
Codes
D22.9 – Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
771473004 – Papular epidermal nevi with skyline basal cell layers syndrome
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Last Updated:10/30/2019