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Bilateral skin dimples on the shoulders

J M Spencer1, P I Schneiderman, M E Grossman

  • 1Department of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032.

Pediatric Dermatology
|March 1, 1993
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Infants can develop rare, benign skin dimples near the shoulders, known as acromial dimples. This autosomal dominant condition is usually harmless, but other causes of skin dimples should be considered.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Genetics

Background:

  • Cutaneous depressions (dimples) are typically facial features.
  • Non-facial dimples are uncommon and require careful evaluation.

Observation:

  • An infant presented with bilateral, deep dimple-like skin depressions near the acromion.
  • These dimples were noted bilaterally in the shoulder region.

Findings:

  • The observed acromial dimples are most consistent with a rare autosomal dominant condition.
  • This condition, autosomal acromial dimples, is seldom reported in medical literature.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should be aware of benign acromial dimples as a differential diagnosis for skin dimples.
  • Understanding the etiology of skin dimples is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

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  • Other potential causes of congenital dimples include syndromes, infections, metabolic disorders, and trauma.