Korean J Dermatol.  1999 Feb;37(2):278-280.

A Case of Becker's Nevus Associated with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia

• Lee KW
• Ko JW
• Suh KS
• Kim ST

Abstract

We report a case of Becker's nevus associated with ipsilateral breast hypoplasia in a 13-year-old female. Three years esrlier, she noticed a palrn-size hyperpigmented area on her left chest. The lesion showed a well defined geographic border. No hypertrichosis was seen. Hypoplasia was apparent on the left breast. A histopathologic finding showed a slightly hyperpigmented epidermis and some rectangular rete ridges with flat bases.

Keyword

Becker's nevus; Breast hypoplasia

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Breast*
Epidermis
Female
Humans
Hypertrichosis
Nevus*
Thorax