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Cureus Dec 2021The term "Mongolian Spot" rather than the preferred descriptive name congenital dermal melanocytosis (CDM) continues to be used despite compelling objections to the...
The term "Mongolian Spot" rather than the preferred descriptive name congenital dermal melanocytosis (CDM) continues to be used despite compelling objections to the contrary. Terms that stigmatize a culture, region, people, country, communities, and ethnic group should be replaced by their more descriptive counterparts. Herein, we clarify terminology, discuss the historical significance, and provide a recommendation about naming this disease.
PubMed: 35036226
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The Journal of Dermatology May 1995A 9-month-old male infant had generalized diffuse blue-gray pigmentation over most of his body, sparing the scalp, face, neck, palms, soles, periumbilical area, genital... (Review)
Review
A 9-month-old male infant had generalized diffuse blue-gray pigmentation over most of his body, sparing the scalp, face, neck, palms, soles, periumbilical area, genital area, and nipples. Within the lesion, there were several conspicuous macules of considerably darker hue. Histologic examination revealed numerous dermal melanocytes. By 16 months of age, the child's blue-gray pigmentation had decreased substantially.
Topics: Biopsy; Humans; Infant; Male; Melanocytes; Melanosis; Remission, Spontaneous
PubMed: 7673551
DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1995.tb03397.x -
Pediatric Dermatology Sep 2019
Topics: Humans; Mongolian Spot; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 31529640
DOI: 10.1111/pde.13933 -
Clinical Pediatrics Nov 1981Four hundred thirty-seven consecutively born full-term neonates, delivered at Jackson Memorial Hospital, were examined for the presence of mongolian spots (MS). The... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study Review
Four hundred thirty-seven consecutively born full-term neonates, delivered at Jackson Memorial Hospital, were examined for the presence of mongolian spots (MS). The spots were found in 96% of the Negro children, 46% of the Hispanic children, 9.5% of the Caucasian children, and in both of the Asian children in the series. The sacro-gluteal region was the most frequent site of pigmentation, with the shoulders next in frequency. Almost all the spots on the extremities were located on the extensor surfaces. The color was most frequently blue-green, but was also commonly greenish-blue, blue-gray, or brown. In a concurrent review of 124 newborn records, MS was not described by house officers in any, although the probability of its occurrence would have been approximately 90 cases, based on the results of the study. A comprehensive review of the history of the description of MS and theories of its development, as well as a review of the clinical aspects, is presented.
Topics: Asian People; Black People; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Florida; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Nevus, Pigmented; Racial Groups; Sacrococcygeal Region; Skin Neoplasms; White People
PubMed: 7028354
DOI: 10.1177/000992288102001105 -
Indian Journal of Dermatology,... 2013Mongolian spots (MS) are birthmarks that are present at birth and their most common location is sacrococcygeal or lumbar area. Lesions may be single or multiple and... (Review)
Review
Mongolian spots (MS) are birthmarks that are present at birth and their most common location is sacrococcygeal or lumbar area. Lesions may be single or multiple and usually involve < 5% total body surface area. They are macular and round, oval or irregular in shape. The color varies from blue to greenish, gray, black or a combination of any of the above. The size varies from few to more than 20 centimetres. Pigmentation is most intense at the age of one year and gradually fades thereafter. It is rarely seen after the age of 6 years. Aberrant MS over occiput, temple, mandibular area, shoulders and limbs may be confused with other dermal melanocytoses and bruises secondary to child abuse, thus necessitating documentation at birth. Although regarded as benign, recent data suggest that MS may be associated with inborn errors of metabolism and neurocristopathies. Mongolian spots usually resolve by early childhood and hence no treatment is generally needed if they are located in the sacral area. However, sometimes it may be required for extrasacral lesions for cosmesis.
Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Mongolian Spot; Pigmentation Disorders; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 23760316
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.113074 -
Neonatal Network : NN 2003
Topics: Asian People; Female; Hospitals, Maternity; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Mongolia; Nevus, Pigmented; Social Values
PubMed: 12696726
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Pediatric Dermatology 2008We report four Chinese infants with a darker pigmented Mongolian spot superimposed on another Mongolian spot. The presence of a superimposed Mongolian spot has not been...
We report four Chinese infants with a darker pigmented Mongolian spot superimposed on another Mongolian spot. The presence of a superimposed Mongolian spot has not been previously reported. Mongolian spots can look similar to a bruise and awareness of these lesions is important to avoid unjustified consideration of injury or child abuse.
Topics: Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Mongolian Spot; Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; Physical Examination; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 18429787
DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2008.00641.x -
International Journal of Dermatology 1970
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Geography; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Mexico; Middle Aged; Pigmentation; Sacrococcygeal Region
PubMed: 5476377
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1970.tb05112.x -
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment Dec 2023Q-switched neodymium-yttrium aluminum-garnet (Q-switched Nd:YAG) laser has been reported as an effective treatment for nevus of Ota and acquired bilateral nevus of...
Q-switched neodymium-yttrium aluminum-garnet (Q-switched Nd:YAG) laser has been reported as an effective treatment for nevus of Ota and acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (ABNOM). Data on ectopic Mongolian spots have rarely been reported.The present study was performed to investigate the treatment efficacy of a high-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser without tissue whitening in ectopic Mongolian spots.We included 61 patients with ectopic Mongolian spots, and 70 lesions were examined. Thirty-three lesions were treated with a high-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, and 38 lesions were observed without treatment. The results were assessed using a 5-quantile grading scale and melanin index using a Mexameter®.Mean follow-up duration was 14.1 ± 6.8 months for the treatment group and 17.8 ± 10.0 months for the observation group. Mean 5-quintile grading scale at final follow-up was statistically different ( < 0.001) between the two groups (treatment: 2.85 ± 1.00, observation: 0.49 ± 0.73). There was a significant difference ( < 0.001) in the Δ melanin index (initial melanin index - final melanin index) between the observation (7.1 ± 62.7) and treatment (156.7 ± 78.4) groups.High-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser without tissue whitening showed good results and was well-tolerated in treating ectopic Mongolian spots.
Topics: Humans; Lasers, Solid-State; Mongolian Spot; Nevus of Ota; Melanins; Treatment Outcome; Skin Neoplasms
PubMed: 37781886
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2023.2255057