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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 37-39 |
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Giant bilateral Becker's nevus: Uncommon presentation of a common disease
Karan Sancheti1, Indrashis Podder1, Anupam Das2, Nidhi Gupta1, Ramesh Chandra Gharami1
1 Department of Dermatology, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
2 Department of Dermatology, KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Anupam Das
“Prerana” 19, Phoolbagan, Kolkata - 700 086, West Bengal
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2349-5847.184261
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Becker's nevus or melanosis is an acquired pigmented hairy nevus with both epidermal and dermal components, commonly seen in males. Herein, we report a case of giant bilateral Becker's nevus involving shoulder, scapular region, anterior chest and both the arms. Bilaterally, symmetrical presentation and large area of involvement make it a rare case. |
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