A Case of Multiple and Extensive Becker's Nevus.
- Author:
Gwang Yeol JOH
;
Ai Young LEE
;
Jai Il YOUN
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Female;
Humans;
Keratinocytes;
Melanocytes;
Melanosis;
Melanosomes;
Nevus*;
Pigmentation;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(6):664-667
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Becker's nevus or Becker's melanosis is a distinct clinical entity in which epimal thickening may be minimal and hairiness and pigmentation obvious. 1Ne report a case of 14-year-old female suffering from Beckers melanosis with multiple and extensive skin lesions. The electron microscope revealed that the melanocytes were bulky with increased melanogenesis and an increased number of melanosomes was found in the keratinocytes. In addition, a large number of melanosomes were seen individually in the keratinocytes.
