A Clinical Observation of Birthmarks in the Neonate.
- Author:
Hee Jin CHO
;
Kyu Joong AHN
;
Cheol Heon LEE
;
Eil Soo LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Birthrnarks;
Neonates
- MeSH:
Coloring Agents;
Heart;
Humans;
Incidence;
Infant, Newborn*;
Mongolian Spot;
Neck;
Nevus;
Nurseries;
Salmon;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1990;28(1):39-43
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We observed the neonatal skin to investigate the incidence and clinical features of birthrnarks. We examined 1791 newborn babies admitted in the nursery of Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital from July 1987 to July 1989. The results were summarized as follows. 1. Mongolian spots were observed in 1435 neonates (80.1%), occurring most frequently on the lumbosacral area. 2. Salmon patches were observed in 416 neonates (23.2%), the nape of neck being the most common site. 3. Pigmented lesions were observed in 20 neonates (1.1%). 4. Portwine stains were observed in 15 neonates (0.8%). 5. Epidermal nevi were observed in 4 neonates (0.2%) and nevus sebaceus developed in one baby.
