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Manchas mongólicas azules

Nombres alternativos:

Manchas mongólicas; Melanocitosis dérmica congénita; Melanocitosis dérmica

Síntomas:

Las manchas mongólicas son marcas cutáneas benignas y no están asociadas con enfermedad alguna. Estas marcas pueden cubrir una gran área de la espalda.

En ciertas ocasiones, las manchas mongólicas azules son confundidas con hematomas, lo cual puede originar la inquietud acerca de posible maltrato infantil . Lo importante es reconocer que las manchas mongólicas azules son marcas de nacimiento y NO hematomas.

Los síntomas abarcan:

Signos y exámenes:

No se necesitan exámenes. El médico puede diagnosticar esta afección examinando la piel.

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