Linea fuscaL81.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Linea nigra

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Frequent, reversible clinical picture during pregnancy. Light to dark brown pigmented, vertically running, linear macula between sternum and symphysis pubica. Spontaneous remission in 80% of cases by the 8th postpartum month. In some cases longer lasting remission or retention of a residual finding.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

No therapy required.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020