Birthmarks to worry about. Cutaneous markers of dysraphism.
Most birthmarks are benign lesions of little concern. On rare occasions, though, congenital cutaneous lesions may indicate an underlying systemic disorder. This article provides an overview of midline cutaneous lesions that are associated with underlying cranial and spina dysraphic conditions.
Department of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA. drolet@post.its.mcw.edu
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D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012868:Skin Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000175:diagnosis