Faun-tail-naevusQ82.5

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Faunal tail nevus; Faunetail nevus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Circumscribed, congenital hypertrichosis several centimeters wide in the midline of the back, most commonly sacral or lumbar, rarely thoracic or cervical. The hairs are several centimetres long and hang down like a horse's tail.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Neurological evaluation.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Optional cutaneous sign of spinal dysraphism.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Clarification and if necessary treatment of the neurological accompanying symptoms. For cosmetic reasons, shaving or excision of the change, laser removal of dark hair.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Antony FC et al (2002) Diffuse hypertrichosis and faun-tail naevus as cutaneous markers of spinal dysraphism. Clin Exp Dermatol 27: 645-648
  2. Hamm H (1992) Faun-tail nevus. dermatologist 43: 235-236

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer