Adnexal polyp in a newborn baby
Mapelli, E.T.M.; Menni, S.; Gualandri, L.; Agape, E.; Cerri, A.
Dermatology Online Journal 21(5)
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 26295856 Document Number: 683646
Birthmarks can frequently be seen in newborn babies, but their etiopathogenesis is often unclear. These lesions can be divided into three groups: vascular birthmarks, pigmented birthmarks, and birthmarks resulting in abnormal development. Some birthmarks may require further analysis and clinical follow-up in order to rule out underlying defects, malignant potential, or correlation with syndromic diseases. Presented here is the case of a newborn baby with two simultaneous birthmarks: an adnexal polyp and a nevus anemicus. Adnexal polyps are considered an uncommon clinical observation