Becker’s Nevus in a Patient of Type 1 Neurofibromatosis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder presenting with multiple tumor like growths over the skin and various abnormalities of pigmentation, and bony deformities. Becker’s nevus is a benign cutaneous hamartoma characterized by hyperpigmented macule with hypertrichosis. The co-occurence of Neurofibromatosis and Becker’s nevus in a patient is a rare entity. We hereby report a case of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with Becker’s nevus in a 21-year old male. The patient was evaluated for systemic manifestations, counselled and was advised regular follow up.
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vAnuj Sharma
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