Misdiagnosis of capillary malformations in darker skin phototypes.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 38 Suppl 2: 137-139, 2021 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34585435
In the dermatologic medical literature, there is an underrepresentation of conditions in individuals of color. Due to the lack of representation, it may be harder for clinicians to recognize certain diagnoses in patients with darker skin phototypes leading to misdiagnosis and affecting overall patient management, outcomes, and satisfaction. Here, we present four Black or Indigenous People of Color who were initially referred for hyperpigmentation, hemihyperplasia, or café au lait spots and found to have syndromic capillary malformations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arteriovenous Malformations
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Hyperpigmentation
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Port-Wine Stain
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Vascular Malformations
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Dermatol
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States