Mongolian blue spot prevalence and medical significance
- VernacularTitle:Монгол хөх толбын тархалт, анагаах ухааны ач холбогдол
- Author:
Burmaajav B
1
Author Information
1. Mongolian Academy of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Mongolian blue spot;
melanin;
melanocytes;
prevalence;
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2011;158(4):83-92
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
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Abstract:
Scientists and doctors publishing papers on prevalence, genetic and medical significance of Mongolian blue spots since 1700 years.The Mongolian spot is a congenital developmental condition exclusively involving the skin. The blue color is caused by melanocytes, melanin-containing cells that are deep under the skin.As demonstrated in literatures n, native and Caucasians, Polynesians Prevalence of Mongol spots among the newborns in various ranges 1-100 per cent in various countries. Literatures published in last year's dem¬onstrating about some metabolic diseases and cancers observed among the children with Mongol spot. It is need to conduct more depth studies among population with dark skin.
