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Visual Treats in Dermatology
2023
:3;
148
doi:
10.25259/CSDM_138_2023

A pigmented hairy nevus with limb reduction

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

*Corresponding author: Vishal Thakur, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. drvishal87igmc@gmail.com

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How to cite this article: Sangwan P, Thakur V. A pigmented hairy nevus with limb reduction. CosmoDerma 2023;3:148.

A 16-year-old boy presented with a brown flat lesion over the left upper back for 5–6 years. On examination, an ill-defined hyperpigmented patch of size 10 × 10 cm with hypertrichosis was present over the left scapular area and extending onto the left arm [Figure 1]. In addition, the left upper limb was shortened in length since birth and thoracic scoliosis was noted [Figure 2]. Hence, a diagnosis of Becker’s nevus syndrome (BNS) was made clinically and on investigating further, an X-ray spine showed thoracic scoliosis, rest being normal. The patient was counseled regarding the disease and referred to orthopedics for further management.

Clinical image of lesion over back showing ill-defined hyperpigmented patch of size 10 × 10 cm with hypertrichosis over the left scapular area and extending onto the left arm. In addition, the left upper limb is shortened in length with notable thoracic scoliosis.
Figure 1:
Clinical image of lesion over back showing ill-defined hyperpigmented patch of size 10 × 10 cm with hypertrichosis over the left scapular area and extending onto the left arm. In addition, the left upper limb is shortened in length with notable thoracic scoliosis.
Clinical image of patient showing shortening of the left upper limb and thoracic scoliosis.
Figure 2:
Clinical image of patient showing shortening of the left upper limb and thoracic scoliosis.

BNS is an epidermal nevus characterized by hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, and hamartomatous increase of smooth muscle fibers associated with various developmental defects including ipsilateral limb reduction as highlighted in this case.[1]

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