inherited patterned lentiginosis inherited patterned lentiginosis inherited patterned lentiginosis is an inherited skin condition that results in widespread small, flat areas of more-pigmented skin with clearly defined borders, generally noticed when the affected person is an infant or young child. the inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant,: 686 and organs other than the skin are not affected; therefore, it is distinct from carney complex. inherited patterned lentiginosisother namesfamilial lentigines profusaautosomal dominant is the inheritance manner of this conditionspecialtydermatology