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[Multinodular plaque-type blue nevus, superficial and neuroid]
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1983
Summary
This study details an unusual multinodular plaque-type blue nevus case in a 63-year-old woman. Histopathology revealed a partially cellular blue nevus, prompting a literature review on this rare presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Blue nevi are typically benign melanocytic nevi characterized by dermal melanocytes.
- Multinodular and plaque-type presentations are uncommon variants of blue nevi.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old woman presented with multinodular lesions on her presternal region, initially appearing at age 25 on an achromic area.
- Clinical diagnosis was suspected to be a pigmentary nevus.
- Histopathological examination revealed a partially cellular blue nevus with superficial topography and a neuroid arrangement.
Findings:
- The case represents an exceptional presentation of a multinodular plaque-type blue nevus.
- The histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting a superficial topography and neuroid arrangement.
- A review of existing literature on peculiar forms of blue nevi was conducted.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of blue nevus morphology and clinical presentation.
- It underscores the importance of histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis of atypical pigmented lesions.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and long-term behavior of such variants may be warranted.