Hyperpigmentation, Congenital, Blaschkoid Hyperpigmentation, Malformation, Congenital, Blaschkoid Dyspigmentation - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

hyperpigmentation, congenital blaschkoid hyperpigmentation malformation, congenital blaschkoid dyspigmentation

Body Site

leg

Age

10 months

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Blaschko lines

Color

brown

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This healthy 10-month-old boy was noted to have streaky hyperpigmentation on his left leg at 3-4 months of age. His growth and development were normal.

Description

linear and whirled hyperpigmented patches following the lines of Blaschko

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7/30/2007 16:58:32

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