Unna stain Q82.5

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 13.04.2023

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Synonym(s)

Nevus Unna; Salmon stain; Stork bite; Unna-Politzer-Nackennaevus

Definition
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Common fissural vascular hamartoma located in the neck (so-called nevus flammeus medialis). No proliferative tendency in asymmetric nevus flammeus. No associated symptoms.

However, the term "Unna spot" has historically been used twice and additionally describes a papillomatous melanocytic nevus, mostly localized to the neck, axillae, and groin. Clinically, it resembles seborrheic keratosis or fibroma pendulans.

Clinical features
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Asymptomatic, light red or dull red, 0.5-10.0 cm large spots. There is no tendency to regression or associated symptoms.

Therapy
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Not required. If cosmetically disturbing, laser-therapeutic procedure, see below asymmetric nevus flammeus .

Note(s)
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The so-called "Miescher's nevus", on the other hand, is a common melanocytic nevus, mainly located on the face, raised in a dome shape and mostly skin-colored, with occasionally increased hair growth.

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Last updated on: 13.04.2023