Pediatrics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the clinical presentation of a Mongolian spot?
Congenital dermal melanocytosis
A
ill-defined patches of blue-gray, blue-green, or blue-black pigmentation.
2
Q
What population is Mongolian spot this a common finding in?
A
They are usually present at birth, and are especially common in infants of African and Asian descent.
3
Q
Where are Mongolian spots usually located?
A
More than 75% of lesions occur in the lumbosacral or sacrogluteal region,…
but extrasacral involvement (especially shoulders and extensor surface of upper extremities) is not uncommon.
