title: Neurotized congenital melanocytic nevus resembling a pigmented neurofibroma.
abstract: Neurotized congenital melanocytic nevus and pigmented neurofibroma (PNF) are close mimics and pose a clinicopathological challenge. We present a case of pigmented hypertrichotic plaque over lumbosacral region and discuss the differential diagnosis and its clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemistry features which may aid in differentiation. We highlight the difficulties faced in differentiating neurotized congenital melanocytic nevus from pigmented neurofibroma.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
authors: Nidhi
authors: N
authors: Singh
authors: Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
authors: Laxmisha
authors: L
authors: Chandrashekar
authors: Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
authors: Rakhee
authors: R
authors: Kar
authors: Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
authors: Mary Theresa
authors: MT
authors: Sylvia
authors: Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
authors: Devinder Mohan
authors: DM
authors: Thappa
keywords: Congenital melanocytic nevus; neurotized; pigmented neurofibroma
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