Year 2014,
Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 88 - 90, 01.01.2014
Abstract
Becker nevus BN is characterized by hyperpigmented macules and patches on which hypertrichosis can be observed, it usually arises in prepubertal period and is commonly located on back, shoulder, chest and upper arms. It is frequently unilateral and present as a sole lesion. We herein, present a BN case with two lesions contralaterally located.
References
- Becker SW. Concurrent melanosis and hypertrichosis in distribution of nevus unius lateris. Arch Derm Syphilol 1949; 60: 155-60.
- Karabacak E, Aydın E, Doğan B, Göker K. Genç erkeklerde Becker nevüs sıklığı. Türkderm 2013; 47: 80-3.
- Turan H, uslu E, Gün E. A Below-knee Becker nevus: An unusual presentation. Abant Med J 2013; 2: 68-9.
- Grim KD, Wasko CA. Symmetrical bilateral Becker melanosis: A rare presentation. Dermatol Online J 2009; 15(12): 1.
- Khatami A, Seradj MH, Gorouhi F, Firooz A, Dowlati Y. Giant bilateral Becker nevus: A rare presentation Pediatr Dermatol 2008; 25(1): 47-51.
- Grande Sarpa H, Harris R, Hansen CD, Callis Duffin KP, Florell SR, Hadley ML. Androgen receptor expression patterns in Becker’s nevi: an immunohistochemical study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2008; 59: 834-8.
- Szylit JA, Grossman ME, Luyando Y, Olarte MR, Nagler H. Becker’s nevus and an accessory scrotum: a unique occur-rence. J Am Acad Dermatol 1986; 14: 905-7.
- Book SE, Glass AT, Laude TA. Congenital Becker’s nevus with a familial association. Pediatr Dermatol 1997; 14: 373–5.
- Schepis C, Lentini M, Failla P, Castiglia L, Fichera M, Romano C. An unusual presentation of Becker nevus. Eur J Dermatol 2010; 20(4): 522-3.
- Trelles MA, Allones I, Moreno-Arias GA, Vélez M. Becker's naevus: a comparative study between erbium: YAG and Q-switched neodymium:YAG; clinical and histopathological findings. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152: 308-13.
Year 2014,
Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 88 - 90, 01.01.2014
Abstract
Becker nevus BN genellikle peripubertal dönemde ortaya çıkan, sıklıkla sırt, omuz, göğüs ve kolların üst kısımlarında yerleşim gösteren, üzerinde hipertrikoz izlenebilen hiperpigmente makül ve yamalar ile karakterize bir lezyondur. Sıklıkla unilateral ve tek bir lezyon şeklinde görülmektedir. Burada kontralateral lokalizasyonlarda 2 adet lezyonu olan bir BN olgusu sunulmuştur.
References
- Becker SW. Concurrent melanosis and hypertrichosis in distribution of nevus unius lateris. Arch Derm Syphilol 1949; 60: 155-60.
- Karabacak E, Aydın E, Doğan B, Göker K. Genç erkeklerde Becker nevüs sıklığı. Türkderm 2013; 47: 80-3.
- Turan H, uslu E, Gün E. A Below-knee Becker nevus: An unusual presentation. Abant Med J 2013; 2: 68-9.
- Grim KD, Wasko CA. Symmetrical bilateral Becker melanosis: A rare presentation. Dermatol Online J 2009; 15(12): 1.
- Khatami A, Seradj MH, Gorouhi F, Firooz A, Dowlati Y. Giant bilateral Becker nevus: A rare presentation Pediatr Dermatol 2008; 25(1): 47-51.
- Grande Sarpa H, Harris R, Hansen CD, Callis Duffin KP, Florell SR, Hadley ML. Androgen receptor expression patterns in Becker’s nevi: an immunohistochemical study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2008; 59: 834-8.
- Szylit JA, Grossman ME, Luyando Y, Olarte MR, Nagler H. Becker’s nevus and an accessory scrotum: a unique occur-rence. J Am Acad Dermatol 1986; 14: 905-7.
- Book SE, Glass AT, Laude TA. Congenital Becker’s nevus with a familial association. Pediatr Dermatol 1997; 14: 373–5.
- Schepis C, Lentini M, Failla P, Castiglia L, Fichera M, Romano C. An unusual presentation of Becker nevus. Eur J Dermatol 2010; 20(4): 522-3.
- Trelles MA, Allones I, Moreno-Arias GA, Vélez M. Becker's naevus: a comparative study between erbium: YAG and Q-switched neodymium:YAG; clinical and histopathological findings. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152: 308-13.
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Details
| Primary Language | Turkish |
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| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Publication Date | January 1, 2014 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2014 Volume: 3 Issue: 1 |