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Kevin J. Eichhorn, MD; Joel Bain Herron, MD; Antoinette F. Hood, MD; Patricia A. Treadwell, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis

Arch Dermatol. 2001;137:1095-1100.

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REPORT OF A CASE

A 1-month-old African American girl was referred to the pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of a mass on her nasal bridge. She was delivered at term after an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Her parents reported that the lesion had been present since she was born and was increasing in size proportionate to her growth. Furthermore, they noted that the lesion occasionally appeared to "sweat" a clear fluid. The patient was otherwise healthy and had experienced normal growth and development for her age.

On physical examination, there was a linear grouping of flesh-colored nodules that were 3 to 4.5 mm in diameter and extended from the nasal root to just inferior to the right medial canthus. Erythematous and violaceous patches were present overlying and adjacent to some of the nodules. The individual lesions were firm . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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