Nevus Comedonicus: Case Report

Nevus comedonicus is a rare cutaneous anomaly, characterized by the clustering of papules with firm, blackened horny buffers. It in general has a zosteriform pattern and affects both genders equally. In some patients, there is formation of cysts, abscesses, and fistulas, aggravating its psychosocial...

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Main Authors: Renata Pinto Fernandes Timbó (Author), Maria Kátia Gomes (Author), Eduardo Mastrangelo Marinho Falcão (Author), Marcia Ramos- (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Karger Publishers, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Nevus comedonicus is a rare cutaneous anomaly, characterized by the clustering of papules with firm, blackened horny buffers. It in general has a zosteriform pattern and affects both genders equally. In some patients, there is formation of cysts, abscesses, and fistulas, aggravating its psychosocial impact. The association with extracutaneous lesions characterizes the nevus comedonicus syndrome. Despite several therapeutic options, the result is unsatisfactory in most cases. We report the case of a man with an exuberant congenital lesion, affecting the left suprascapular region, arm, and forearm.
Item Description:1662-6567
10.1159/000480722