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A Case Report on Collagen Nevus: A Rare Clinical Entity
Venkata Raghavendra Chintha1, Manimaran R2, Koppolu Kanchana2
1General Surgery, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Cureus
|May 12, 2025
Summary
Collagen nevi are benign skin growths. Surgical removal effectively treated multiple lesions in a young male patient, with no recurrence observed.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Collagen nevi, also known as hamartomas, are benign, abnormal growths of collagen within the skin.
- These lesions typically present with varied clinical appearances and are often a cosmetic concern rather than a medical one.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 20-year-old male patient presenting with multiple, persistent skin-colored lesions on his back.
- The lesions had been present since the patient was 10 years old, indicating a long-standing condition.
Findings:
- The patient underwent surgical excision for the removal of the multiple collagen nevi.
- Post-operative follow-up at three months revealed successful recovery with no signs of lesion recurrence.
Implications:
- Surgical excision is an effective treatment modality for symptomatic or cosmetically bothersome collagen nevi.
- This case highlights the favorable prognosis and low recurrence rate following surgical management of collagen hamartomas.
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