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Record 1 2021-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
CONT

Congenital dermal melanocytosis, also known as Mongolian spot or slate gray nevus, is one of many frequently encountered newborn pigmented lesions. It is a type of dermal melanocytosis, which presents as gray-blue areas of discoloration from birth or shortly thereafter. Congenital dermal melanocytosis is most commonly located in the lumbar and sacral-gluteal region, followed by shoulders in frequency.

Key term(s)
  • slate grey naevus
  • slate gray naevus
  • Mongol spot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme

Spanish

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