Bilateral Symmetrical Congenital Giant Becker's Nevus: A Rare Presentation

Becker's nevus is a focal epidermal hypermelanotic disorder. It morphologically presents as unilateral, hyperpigmented, hypertrichotic patch on upper trunk, proximal upper extremities and arms. However, Becker's nevus presenting as bilateral, symmetrical patches is rare. Herein, we report...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rao, Angoori Gnaneshwar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
E-IJD Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4601454/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26538733
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.164441
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Sumario:Becker's nevus is a focal epidermal hypermelanotic disorder. It morphologically presents as unilateral, hyperpigmented, hypertrichotic patch on upper trunk, proximal upper extremities and arms. However, Becker's nevus presenting as bilateral, symmetrical patches is rare. Herein, we report a rare case of giant Becker's nevus with bilateral symmetrical presentation in an adult male.

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