Do you know this syndrome? Becker nevus syndrome

An Bras Dermatol. 2011 Jan-Feb;86(1):165-6. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962011000100032.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Becker nevus syndrome is the association of Becker's nevus with breast hypoplasia and other ipsilateral bone or muscle changes. It is considered to be a hormone-dependent disorder caused by a disturbance in the activity of the androgen receptor that appears to be increased in Becker's nevus, which may influence the development of associated lesions. We present a relevant case of this syndrome due to the rare systematization of the lesions in addition to the exuberant extracutaneous involvement in this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Hamartoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanosis / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Syndrome