Mongolian spots (Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis) is blue patches on the skin that appear when a baby is born. These patches appear on the buttocks, back, hands or feet.
Blue patches are formed from a collection of melanocytes or pigments on the skin. Mongol spots are common among dark-skinned babies. The cause of the appearance of Mongol spots is uncertain and is not dangerous. Mongol spots will disappear after the child is four years old.
Symptoms.
Symptoms that mark Mongol spot are :
- Appears on normal skin texture.
- Size 2-8 cm.
- Blue or grayish blue.
- It occurs on the buttocks, back, shoulders, feet, hands or other parts of the body.
- Flat and irregular patch shape.
- Mongol spots appear when the baby is born.
The difference between Mongol spots and bruises is that bruises will disappear in a matter of days, whereas Mongol spots don't go away after a few years.
Cause.
Mongol spots occur when melanocytes, or melanin cells, become trapped in the skin layer (dermis) when the embryo develops, so the cells cannot reach their proper location in the outer skin layer (epidermis). Mongolian spots are not a health problem, but if they are extensive or occur in many places it can be a sign of :
- Metabolic disorders GM ganglionsidosis 1.
- Tumor disease of the protective membranes of the brain and spine.
- Syogren-Larsson syndrome.
Mongol spotting cases are often found in children who have Mongoloid races. Mongolid race resides in Micronesia, America, Eskimo, Polynesia, Asia.
Diagnosis.
- Examination of the skin with Mongol spots.
- If a large Mongolian spot on the back or back of the body, an X-ray will be performed to see if there is a tumor on the meninges of the spine.
Treatment.
- Mongolian spots are not a sign of disease or disorder, so they do not need special medical treatment. Mongol spots will fade and disappear as a teenager.
- If the spot disturbs the face, laser surgery can be performed.
Complications.
Mongolian spots usually affect a person psychologically, if the spots appear in a clearly visible place.
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