Michelin Tire Baby Syndrome, Nevus Lipomatosis Cutaneous Superficialis, Hamartoma - DermAtlas

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Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD

Diagnosis

Michelin tire baby syndrome nevus lipomatosis cutaneous superficialis hamartoma

Body Site

leg foot

Age

4 months

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

skin color

Morphology

Pattern

symmetric acral (centripetal - extremity predominant)

Comments

This 4-month-old gril had prominent skin creases and bands on her arms and legs. Her growth and development were normal. These findings were typical of Michelin tire baby syndrome which histologically usually demonstrates a generalized nevus lipomatosis cutaneous superficialis or smooth muscle hamartoma.

Description

symmetric circumferential creases and bands

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5/20/2003 22:28:14

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