Image Based Question-74768

Identify the following congenital lesion on face

A. Hematoma

B. Melanoacanthoma

C. Epidermal verrucous nevi

D. Congenital melanocytic nevus

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Answer- D. Congenital melanocytic nevus

The lesion seen is clearly a hyperpigmented lesion, and is prcsent since birth. The lesion looks hairy as well, hence most

Iikely to be a congenital melanocytic nevus.

• Usually solitary, color varies from brown to black; lesions usually darken & enlarge with age
• Located in the area ofhead & neck 15% ofthe time (can occur anlrvhere on the body)