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Misdiagnosis of capillary malformations in darker skin phototypes.

Bede N NriaguVictoria R SandersLionel G BercovitchKristen M SnyderElizabeth A CrossJames R TreatSarah E Sheppard
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2021)
In the dermatologic medical literature, there is an underrepresentation of conditions in individuals of color. Due to the lack of representation, it may be harder for clinicians to recognize certain diagnoses in patients with darker skin phototypes leading to misdiagnosis and affecting overall patient management, outcomes, and satisfaction. Here, we present four Black or Indigenous People of Color who were initially referred for hyperpigmentation, hemihyperplasia, or café au lait spots and found to have syndromic capillary malformations.
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