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A port-wine stain (nevus flammeus) is a discoloration of the human skin caused by a vascular anomaly (a capillary malformation in the skin). [1] They are so named for their coloration, which is similar in color to port wine, a fortified red wine from Portugal. A port-wine stain is a capillary malformation, seen at birth. [2]
"Nevus flammeus nuchae" is Latin for "flame-like mole on the nape." Nevus flammeus in other contexts refers to a port-wine stain, which is a more permanent mark. The term "stork bite" refers to the folklore idea that storks bring newborn babies to parents.
The characteristic port-wine stain, also called nevus flammeus, is caused by a capillary or venular malformation. It is present from birth while the extent and size of it is associated with the risk of leptomeningeal and ophthalmologic involvement. [43]
The three main features are nevus flammeus (port-wine stain), venous and lymphatic malformations, and soft-tissue hypertrophy of the affected limb. [2] It is similar to, though distinct from, the less common Parkes Weber syndrome. The classical triad of Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome consists of: [3]
Nevus flammeus (capillary malformation, port-wine stain) Nevus flammeus nuchae (stork bite) Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (nevus lipomatosis of Hoffman and Zurhelle) Nevus oligemicus; Nodular fasciitis (nodular pseudosarcomatous fasciits, pseudosarcomatous fasciitis, subcutaneous pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis) Oral submucous fibrosis ...
Congenital melanocytic nevus is a type of melanocytic nevus, the medical term for what is colloquially called a "mole", found in infants at birth. Occurring in about 1% of infants in the United States, it is located in the area of the head and neck 15% of the time, but may occur anywhere on the body. It may appear as light brown in fair-skinned ...
Nevus flammeus (port-wine stain) is a flat, red birthmark caused by a capillary (small blood vessel) malformation. Children with BWS often have nevus flammeus on their forehead or the back of their neck. Nevus flammeus is benign and commonly does not require any treatment.
Erythema toxicum neonatorum is a common, non-threatening rash in newborns. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It appears in 40-70% of newborns within the first week of life, and it typically improves within 1–2 weeks. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It only occurs during the newborn period, but may appear slightly later in premature babies.