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Inflammatory nevus comedonicus in children

P E Vasiloudes1, J G Morelli, W L Weston

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Nevus comedonicus can present with severe, persistent inflammation, contrary to recent literature focusing on associated malformations. This inflammatory component often requires surgical intervention for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Nevus comedonicus, a rare adnexal hamartoma, was first described over a century ago.
  • Early reports highlighted inflammation as a primary clinical concern.
  • Recent literature has shifted focus to associated malformations, potentially overlooking inflammatory aspects.

Observation:

  • This review details five prepubertal children with nevus comedonicus.
  • These cases exhibited prominent and persistent inflammatory changes localized within the nevus.
  • The inflammation was notably severe and treatment-resistant in these pediatric patients.

Findings:

  • Inflammation is a significant and often underestimated clinical feature of nevus comedonicus.
  • Severe inflammatory changes within nevus comedonicus can be refractory to medical management.

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  • Surgical excision was necessary in two of the five observed cases.

    • Implications:

    • Re-emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing inflammatory complications in nevus comedonicus.
    • Suggests a potential underdiagnosis or underreporting of inflammatory features in current clinical practice.
    • Highlights surgical removal as a viable treatment option for recalcitrant inflammatory nevus comedonicus.