Posts Tagged ‘mongoloid spot’

Hyperpigmentary Disorders in Children

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Pigmentary disorders are frequent in children and can result in significant psychosocial problems. Hyperpigmentary disorders can be classified into melanocytes problems (epidermal, dermal) and neurocutaneous disorders presenting with pigmentation problems. Giant congenital nevus carries a low risk of malignant transformation (melanoma) but it is important to exclude cutaneous neuromelanosis in high risk patients. Malignant lentiginosis […]

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