Nevus, Hairy Epidermal, Nevus, Becker, Smooth Muscle And Pilar Hamartoma, Congenital - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

nevus, hairy epidermal nevus, Becker smooth muscle and pilar hamartoma, congenital

Body Site

back

Age

2 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

This asymptomatic plaque had grown gradually in proportion to the child. He was referred for a second opinion before surgery for a presumed congenital pigmented nevus. This lesion has no malignant potential and does not require excision.

Description

hyperpigmented pebbly irregularly shaped plaque with increased hair

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1/13/2001 12:09:41

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