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Extensive aberrant Mongolian spot

K D Park1, G S Choi, K H Lee

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

The Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1995
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A rare blue-gray skin pigmentation in an infant resolved significantly by 16 months. Histology revealed numerous dermal melanocytes, suggesting a transient condition.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Histopathology

Background:

  • Congenital skin conditions can present with diverse pigmentation patterns.
  • Infantile dermal melanocytosis requires careful observation and diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 9-month-old infant presented with widespread blue-gray skin pigmentation.
  • Specific areas like the scalp, face, and palms were spared.
  • Darker macules were noted within the broader pigmented areas.

Findings:

  • Histologic examination confirmed a high concentration of dermal melanocytes.
  • The infant's diffuse blue-gray pigmentation showed substantial decrease by 16 months of age.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potentially transient form of dermal melanocytosis.

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  • Understanding the natural course of such conditions is crucial for pediatric dermatologists.
  • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms behind this pigment resolution.