Connective tissue nevus

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Connective tissue nevus
Other namesCollagenoma, Elastoma, and Shagreen patch[1]
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Storiform collagenoma, H&E stain
SpecialtyDermatology

A connective tissue nevus may be present at birth or appear within the first few years, is elevated, soft to firm, varying from 0.5 to several centimeters in diameter, and may be grouped, linear, or irregularly distributed.[2]: 993 

See also[]

  • Skin lesion
  • List of cutaneous conditions

References[]

  1. ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. ^ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.


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