Presentation
Nevus anemicus typically presents as an isolated lesion with no other systemic manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Asymptomatic
Irregularly shaped, well-demarcated, asymptomatic hypopigmented patch of nevus anemicus on the lateral leg. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Medication: There are no medications or treatments for this disorder as it is benign, subtle, and asymptomatic. Specialists: At mfine, receive utmost care and treatment by our team of doctors and nursing staff. [mfine.co]
Naevus anaemicus is usually a single, asymptomatic pale patch that does not become reddened on rubbing. It tends to be roughly round, oval or linear in shape. Satellite macules may be seen around the main patch. [dermnetnz.org]
It is an asymptomatic lesion. Figure 1. A newborn infant with a nevus anemicus on the left lateral neck. [dermatologyadvisor.com]
CASE REPORT A 4-month-old male child presented with his parents to the dermatology clinic with a history of an asymptomatic white patch on the left side of his back since birth. [journals.lww.com]
- Anemia
Cas Clinique / Case Report Published: 18 February 2016 A rare cause of anemia: Splenic hamartoma Annales françaises de médecine d'urgence volume 6, pages 119–120 (2016)Cite this article Access options Buy single article Instant access to the full article [link.springer.com]
Treatment
Treatment Self-care: To make the patches more aesthetically favorable, one can use cosmetics to cover them up. Medication: There are no medications or treatments for this disorder as it is benign, subtle, and asymptomatic. [mfine.co]
Treatment Options There are no recommended treatment options, as nevus anemic is benign, asymptomatic, and subtle. Cosmetic make-up can make the nevus more aesthetically pleasing when needed. [dermatologyadvisor.com]
(July 2018) Treatment[edit] Since the histopathology of nevus anemicus is normal, nevus anemicus is a pharmacologic nevus and not an anatomic one.[8][9] In most people a nevus anemicus is on a covered area and so light in appearance that no treatment [en.wikipedia.org]
Since the histopathology of nevus anemicus is normal, nevus anemicus is a pharmacologic nevus and not an anatomic one.[23] No treatment is required. [journals.lww.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis The prognosis of nevus anemicus is excellent. Lesions of nevus anemicus usually persist unchanged throughout life. They are asymptomatic. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
No etiological mechanism can be suggested. © 1981 S. [karger.com]
Etiology Nevus anemicus is due to a congenital anomaly of the cutaneous vasculature resulting in hypersensitivity to catecholamines, leading to localized vasoconstriction. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology Pathophysiology NA is a nonmelanotic disorder caused by localized hypersensitive alpha-adrenergic receptor sites of cutaneous arterioles to catecholamines, inducing active vasoconstriction. [dermatologyadvisor.com]
Introduction Nevus anemicus is an uncommon, congenital vascular malformation resulting in hypopigmented cutaneous macules and/or patches that characteristically do not create erythema in response to trauma, heat, or cold.[1][2][3][4] Etiology Nevus anemicus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Frequency The prevalence of nevus anemicus in several research control groups was documented at 1-2%. [2] Race No racial predilection has been noted in the literature for nevus anemicus. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology The prevalence of nevus anemicus in dermatology research control groups has been estimated to be 1% to 2%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
The probable pathophysiology of the nevus was discussed.) Libow, LF. “Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis type IIIb”. J Am Acad Dermatol. vol. 29. 1993. pp. 305-7. [dermatologyadvisor.com]
Pathophysiology Intralesional injection of bradykinin, acetylcholine, serotonin, nicotine, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and histamine fails to induce the anticipated vasodilatation or erythema in the affected area. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology Nevus anemicus is attributed to the increased sensitivity of cutaneous blood vessels to catecholamines such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]