The hematoma feigning Becker's nevus

Abstract

Is described the clinical case of hemangioma feigned of Becker’s nevus at the girl of 9 years old. Clinical signs of Becker’s nevus (a hyperpegmentation with reinforced body height of hair, the beginning at the age of 10-20 years) not always are specific that can create particular difficulties of diagnostics and maintaining such patients. The decisive role in the differential diagnosis may belong to ultrasound and dynamic monitoring. The case is interesting not only for dermatologists, but also for the doctors of related specialties - surgeons, oncologists.

Keywords

Becker’s nevus / diagnostics errors / hemangioma

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