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Symmetric facial macules in an Asian woman. - 2021

Hori nevus, also known as acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules, is a form of dermal melanocytosis found most commonly in women of East Asian heritage. It presents as discrete brown macules on the bilateral cheeks which later coalesce into confluent grey-brown macules and small patches. Herein, we report a classic case of Hori nevus and discuss the histologic findings and differential diagnosis. We also review the proposed pathophysiology, genetic considerations, and treatment options.


English

ISSN: 1087-2108

Subjects--Topical Terms:
*Cheek/pa [Pathology]
*Facial Neoplasms/pa [Pathology]
*Nevus, Pigmented/pa [Pathology]
*Skin Neoplasms/pa [Pathology]
Adult
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Diagnosis, Differential
Facial Neoplasms/eh [Ethnology]
Facial Neoplasms/rt [Radiotherapy]
Female
Humans
Lasers, Solid-State/tu [Therapeutic Use]
Nevus, Pigmented/eh [Ethnology]
Nevus, Pigmented/rt [Radiotherapy]
Skin Neoplasms/eh [Ethnology]
Skin Neoplasms/rt [Radiotherapy]

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
MedStar Medical Group
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Index Terms--Occupation:
Dermatology
Dermatology Residency
Medical Dermatology Residency

Index Terms--Function:
Journal Article