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Smooth Muscle Hamartoma

Aka: Smooth Muscle Hamartoma

Signs
1. Hyperpigmentation and Hypertrichosis
2. Overlies a firm nodular base
3. Lesion may "ripple" when stroked
Distribution
1. Anywhere
Differential Diagnosis
1. Congenital Malanocytic Nevus (distinguish with biopsy)
Labs
1. Biopsy shows Arrector Pili Muscles
Course
1. No increased risk of malignant transformation
Management
1. None

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/9/2012.

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