Agminated segmental plaque-type blue nevus associated with hypertrichosis and soft tissue hypertrophy: Report of a case and review of the literature

Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jan;35(1):e22-e28. doi: 10.1111/pde.13303. Epub 2017 Oct 11.

Abstract

Blue nevi are common skin neoplasms that typically present as asymptomatic solitary papules, although they may rarely occur in an agminated configuration. We describe a case of agminated blue nevus in a segmental facial distribution associated with soft tissue hypertrophy and hypertrichosis in a 16-year-old boy and present a review of the literature. Although they are generally considered to be benign, concurrent soft tissue changes occurring within an agminated blue nevus should be investigated thoroughly to exclude alternate diagnoses.

Keywords: laser; nevi-melanocytic; pigmentary disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Dermoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypertrichosis / complications
  • Hypertrophy
  • Male
  • Nevus of Ota / pathology
  • Nevus, Blue / complications
  • Nevus, Blue / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*