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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
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by chris, Oct 17, 2000 12:00AM
I have a patient who recently came into our phlebology practice and we noticed at where the incision was made for the phlebectomy
what appears to be what is best described as a birth mark. the patient states that it appeared post surgery although new marks are starting to appear over some of the new bulging veins on lwr legs, the lesions are flat,oblong, brown, with no erythematous boarders. and are painless please give me an idea on how to approach this, pre surgical pics and post surgical pics are available.
thanks
chris pa-c
what appears to be what is best described as a birth mark. the patient states that it appeared post surgery although new marks are starting to appear over some of the new bulging veins on lwr legs, the lesions are flat,oblong, brown, with no erythematous boarders. and are painless please give me an idea on how to approach this, pre surgical pics and post surgical pics are available.
thanks
chris pa-c
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 17, 2000 12:00AM
, Oct 17, 2000 12:00AM
Chris:
Your question is intriguing, but I'm afraid your description does not remind me of anything. I can't think of what surgical scars would produce which would would look like birthmarks. I suggest you have your patient consult a dermatologist for examination, possible biopsy, etc.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Your question is intriguing, but I'm afraid your description does not remind me of anything. I can't think of what surgical scars would produce which would would look like birthmarks. I suggest you have your patient consult a dermatologist for examination, possible biopsy, etc.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
