A Case Report of a Giant Epidermal Nevus on the Scalp
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
;
: 67-70, 2011.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-171527
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Epidermal nevi are hamartomas of the skin with multiple clinical variants. Normally, epidermal nevi present at an early age, are found on the head and neck area, and have a female predominance. Only very rarely do epidermal nevi have an adult onset. Most lesions are small and giant Epidermal nevi (> 5 cm at its greatest diameter) are quite rare. Huge verrucous plaque was observed on the scalp of a 70-year-old man. He had been reclusive for a long time, and this problem might have played a crucial role in the development of the giant epidermal nevi.METHODS:
A punch biopsy and MRI imaging were performed. The huge mass was resected. A local flap and split thickness skin graft was used for reconstruction.RESULTS:
The histology examination revealed the characteristic findings of epidermal nevus. Postoperatively, the patient did not suffer from complications or recurrence.CONCLUSION:
A rare case of a huge epidermal nevus on the scalp of an elderly man was treated with a surgical excision. This is the oldest patient reported with an adult onset epidermal nevus in Korea.
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Assunto principal:
Couro Cabeludo
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Pele
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Biópsia
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Transplantes
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Hamartoma
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Cabeça
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Pescoço
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Nevo
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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