A Blue Nevus Associated with a Pilar Sheath Acanthoma on the Neck.
- Author:
Heung Yeol KIM
1
;
Han Soo KIM
;
Eun Byul CHO
;
Eun Ju PARK
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. dermakkh@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Blue nevus;
Pilar sheath acanthoma
- MeSH:
Acanthoma*;
Aged;
Dermis;
Hamartoma;
Head;
Humans;
Lip;
Neck*;
Nevus, Blue*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2013;51(10):814-816
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Blue nevus is a neoplasm composed of pigmented dendritic dermal melanocytic cells in the reticular dermis. The lesion clinically presents as a well dermacated cerulean-blue or bluish black colored papule or plaque that usually measure less than 1 cm in diameter. Pilar sheath acanthoma is a rare, benign follicular hamartoma commonly affecting middle-aged and elderly individuals. It is characterized by a small, solitary, skin colored papule situated on the head and neck, particularly around the upper lip. We report a rare case of a blue nevus associated with a pilar sheath acanthoma in a 26 year-old man presented with a bluish papule on the neck.
