Midline nevus flammeus
| Midline nevus flammeus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Salmon patch, angel's kiss |
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| Salmon patch on the left upper eyelid of a neonate. | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Midline nevus flammeus, also known as salmon patch and angel's kiss, 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]
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- ^ 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