Blue Scalp Discoloration in Infants Caused by Exogenous Source
| Autor: | Vicki Roberts, Robin E. Norris, Markus D. Boos, Sarah Catalano, James R. Treat |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Pathology medicine.medical_specialty Scalp integumentary system medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Coloring agents Infant Dermatology Diagnosis Differential body regions Lesion medicine.anatomical_structure Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Biopsy medicine Humans Female medicine.symptom Differential diagnosis Coloring Agents business |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric Dermatology. 32:e95-e97 |
| ISSN: | 0736-8046 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/pde.12528 |
| Popis: | A blue patch on the vertex scalp of an infant has a broad differential diagnosis, including vascular malformations, melanocytic lesions, trauma, and exogenous or endogenous pigmentation. We present two cases of infants who developed blue patches on the scalp. Extensive examination including MRI and biopsy was recommended for one of the patients to further characterize the lesion and its possible medical implications. In both, the blue discoloration had been due to repetitive contact with the sticker on a tub of baby wipes that had rubbed off onto the scalp. We present these infants to highlight this exogenous and benign cause of blue pigmentation and help practitioners avoid unnecessary examination. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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