Pseudomelanomas Following Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Nima Mesbah Ardakani, Shevya M Tiwari, Benjamin A Wood

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    Abstract

    In this report, we present a novel case of pseudomelanoma, similar to that seen in a recurrent/traumatized nevus, in pre-existing nevi in a 36-year-old man a few months after recovering from an episode of severe Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The mechanism responsible for the atypical transformation of these nevi is likely the release of cytokines and growth factors in the microenvironment during the repair/regeneration process. It is important to be aware of this phenomenon, and specific inquiry about potential recent blistering skin disorder in addition to the other causes of trauma should be made when dealing with cases of pseudomelanoma to avoid misdiagnosis.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)853–856
    Number of pages4
    JournalAmerican Journal of Dermatopathology
    Volume39
    Issue number11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2017

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