Melanocytosis dermal (overview)D22.-
Synonym(s)
dermal melanocytosis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Benign, congenital or in the first months of life manifesting, rarely later acquired, blue to blue-grey patches or spots, which are histologically characterized by a proliferation of dermal, pigmented, spindle and/or dendritic cells.
ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.
The following subdivision can be made according to their distribution pattern:
- Mongolian stain
- Nevus fuscocoeruleus ophthalmomaxillaris (Naevus Ota)
- Naevus fuscocoeruleus deltoideoacromialis (Naevus Ito).
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Combination with other malformations (see below the respective clinical pictures).
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
There is a tendency to regression during childhood.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Baroody M, Holds JB (2004) Extensive locoregional malignant melanoma transformation in a patient with oculodermal melanocytosis. Plast Reconstr Surgery 113: 317-322
- Goncharuk V et al (2003) Bednar tumor associated with dermal melanocytosis: melanocytic colonization or neuroectodermal multidirectional differentiation? J Cutan Pathol 30: 147-151
- Hanson M et al (2003) Association of dermal melanocytosis with lysosomal storage disease: clinical features and hypotheses regarding pathogenesis. Arch Dermatol 139: 916-920
- Ruby AI et al (2001) Acquired dermal melanocytosis: appearance during pregnancy. J Am Acad Dermatol 45: 609-613