TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Vascular and Lymphatic Malformations A1 - Usatine, Richard P. A1 - Hitzeman, Nathan A2 - Usatine, Richard P. A2 - Sabella, Camille A2 - Smith, Mindy Ann A2 - Mayeaux, E.J. A2 - Chumley, Heidi S. A2 - Appachi, Elumalai PY - 2015 T2 - The Color Atlas of Pediatrics AB - A 6-month-old African American boy is brought to his pediatrician for his six-month well-baby exam and immunizations. The mother asks whether the red mark on the forehead and right eyebrow from birth will ever go away (Figure 170-1). The pediatrician refers the child to a dermatologist that explains that this is a capillary malformation called a port-wine stain and that it will remain there for the rest of the child’s life. He also notes that it is less likely but still possible for this to be a salmon patch that could resolve spontaneously (although most salmon patches are lighter and midline). He states that it is not necessary to perform a biopsy because either way it is a capillary malformation that will not cause the child any physical harm. As it only involves part of V1 and none of V2, it is extremely unlikely to be part of the neurocutaneous syndrome known as Sturge-Weber syndrome. The pediatrician decides to not even bring up Sturge-Weber to avoid making the mother anxious but will continue to follow the child’s development over time. The dermatologist also explained that the child may choose to have laser treatment in the future if the capillary malformation is causing psychological distress. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1114878027 ER -