Cerebriform Nevus Sebaceous of Jadassohn – A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Nevus sebaceous also known as Nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn [NS] is an epidermal nevi predominantly congenital sebaceous hamartoma with an estimated incidence of 0.3% in the neonates. It is composed of sebaceous glands, commonly presents as single yellowish plaque over the head and neck. Cerebriformtype is a very rare morphological variant of NS. There is equal sex incidence. This case is presented because of its rarity in a four days old male child. Keywords: Nevus sebaceous, Sebaceous glands, Plaque, Neoplasms.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. N. Ezhil Arasi, Anunayi. J, Dr Aravinda. M
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