Angel's kiss
| Angel's kiss | |
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| Other names: Midline nevus flammeus simplex | |
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| Salmon patch on the left upper eyelid of a newborn. | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Angel's kiss, also known as a midline nevus flammeus simplex, is a vascular birthmark which may be found on the glabellar region or on one upper eyelid, and presents in approximately 15% of newborns.[1][2]
It is a type of nevus simplex, along with a stork bite when it affects the neck.
Signs and symptoms
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Salmon patch
See also
References
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 582. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ "salmon patch" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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