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Nevus sebaceus.

Olympia Kovich1, Elizabeth K Hale

  • 1Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, USA.

Dermatology Online Journal
|January 13, 2006
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Nevus sebaceus is a congenital skin condition presenting as facial plaques. Management options range from surgical removal to laser and photodynamic therapies for cosmetic improvement.

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  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Nevus sebaceus is a congenital hamartoma characterized by abnormal development of sebaceous glands.
  • This condition typically presents as a hairless plaque, most commonly on the scalp and face.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old woman presented with cosmetically concerning facial plaques present since birth.
  • Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of nevus sebaceus.

Findings:

  • Nevus sebaceus lesions often thicken and become verrucous with age.
  • There is a known association between nevus sebaceus and the development of benign and malignant neoplasms.

Implications:

  • Management strategies include surgical excision or clinical surveillance.

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  • Alternative treatments for cosmetic enhancement involve carbon dioxide laser and photodynamic therapy.