Abstract
Mongolian spots are congenital dermatological conditions often observed in the neonatal period resulting from the migration of melanocytes to the dermis during embryogenesis. They are bluish grey spots typically located in the lumbosacral region, which tend to regress in the first years of life. As skin lesions are frequent signs in infant maltreatment, Mongolian spots can be misinterpreted as ecchymoses, which would lead to a false diagnosis. This can culminate in serious and dramatic consequences for the patient and family, as well as overloading the public system. Therefore, it is essential that health professionals know how to differentiate Mongolian stains from injuries resulting from child abuse. This study aims to describe a case that was mistakenly attributed to mistreatment for the presence of Mongolian spots in atypical places.
Highlights
Mongolian spots are congenital dermatological conditions often observed in the neonatal period resulting from the migration of melanocytes to the dermis during embryogenesis
As skin lesions are frequent signs in infant maltreatment, Mongolian spots can be misinterpreted as ecchymoses, which would lead to a false diagnosis
It is essential that health professionals know how to differentiate Mongolian stains from injuries resulting from child abuse
Summary
Ivan Dieb Miziara (3) Currículo Lattes: 3120760745952876 - ID Orcid: 0000-0001-7180-8873 (1) Acadêmicas da Faculdade de Medicina do Centro Universitário ABC, Santo André - SP, Brasil. Como as lesões de pele são sinais frequentes em maus-tratos infantis, as manchas mongólicas podem ser interpretadas de forma equivocada como equimoses, que possibilitaria um falso diagnóstico. Esse estudo tem por objetivo descrever um caso que foi equivocadamente atribuído a maus-tratos pela presença de manchas mongólicas em locais atípicos.
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