Symmetric facial macules in an Asian woman.

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Citation: Dermatology Online Journal. 27(3), 2021 Mar 15.PMID: 33865287Institution: MedStar Medical Group | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Dermatology | Dermatology Residency | Medical Dermatology ResidencyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *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]Year: 2021ISSN:
  • 1087-2108
Name of journal: Dermatology online journalAbstract: 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.All authors: Cardis M, Deng M, DeWitt C, DiLorenzo A, Gaufin MOriginally published: Dermatology Online Journal. 27(3), 2021 Mar 15.Fiscal year: FY2021Fiscal year of original publication: FY2021Date added to catalog: 2021-06-07
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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.

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