Dark-Brown Macule on the Periumbilical Skin
Abstract
A 33-year-old man with moderately to deeply pigmented skin presented to the dermatology department with a dark-brown macule in the periumbilical area of more than 1 year's duration.The patient was otherwise healthy and reported no personal or family history of atypical nevi, nonmelanoma skin cancer, or melanoma.Dermoscopy of the lesion showed a darkbrown macule less than 2 mm in diameter with a starburstlike pattern and a blue-hued border.A shave biopsy of the lesion was performed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
melanin and skin pigmentation
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cutis
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 117
- Pages
- 29–32
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN