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Mongolian spots with involvement of mandibular area.
Kanlaya Tanyasiri1, Taro Kono, William Frederick Groff
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. ktanyasiri@hotmail.com
The Journal of Dermatology
|May 31, 2007
Summary
Mongolian spots, a common finding in infants, can appear on the face, specifically along the trigeminal nerve. This case highlights facial Mongolian spots, differentiating them from nevus of Ota.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Mongolian spots are common congenital hyperpigmentations.
- Facial Mongolian spots are rare but documented.
Observation:
- A 1-year-old boy presented with grayish pigmentation on the left face, neck, shoulder, upper arm, lower back, and buttock.
- The facial pigmentation followed the distribution of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve.
Findings:
- This case report confirms Mongolian spots can manifest on the face along the trigeminal nerve distribution.
- The pigmentation was uniform in intensity.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of facial Mongolian spots is crucial.
- Distinguishing facial Mongolian spots from nevus of Ota prevents misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
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