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Pediatric Photosensitivity Disorders

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This month’s fact sheet aims to review important disorders in the pediatric population where photosensitivity is a major feature. It will review pathophysiology, clinical features, management/prognosis, and other pearls.

3. Which gene is mutated in a patient with a history of congenital acral blistering and then gradual onset of cutaneous atrophy and fragility, oral lesions, and photosensitivity?

a. DHCR7

b. KIND1

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c. RECQL4

d. SLC6A19

e. XPD