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

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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… Click to show full 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: soft tissue; case; review literature; tissue hypertrophy; blue nevus

Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2018

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