A Case of Nevus of Nanta.
- Author:
Eujin CHO
1
;
Sang Hyun CHO
;
Jeong Deuk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. leejd@olmh.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nevus of Nanta;
Ossification
- MeSH:
Aged;
Depression;
Female;
Humans;
Nevus;
Nevus, Intradermal;
Nevus, Pigmented
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010;48(6):503-505
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Nevus of Nanta is a melanocytic nevus with secondary ossification. Many theories involving external stimuli have been proposed to explain this rare condition; however, the origin of the ossification within the melanocytic nevus remains unknown. A 70-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic solitary skin-colored papule with a central depression on the right malar area for one year. Histopathologic examination revealed an intradermal nevus with bone trabeculae. We herein report an interesting case of nevus of Nanta.
