Ash-leaf stain Q85.1

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Hypomelanotic, bright spots, which are already present at birth, are clinically usually not very conspicuous (vitiligo-like), a few centimetres in size, but also larger, randomly distributed hypomelanotic bright spots. The spots can be detected particularly well in wood light. Number of spots > 5 is characteristic for the diagnosis M. Pringle.

Histology
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Melanocytes detectable; melanin production reduced.

Therapy
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Not required.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020