Medical MCQ - A child presents with this hyperpigmented patch over the back since birth. The level of melanin in this patch on biopsy is likely to be-

A child presents with this hyperpigmented patch over the back since birth. The level of melanin in this patch on biopsy is likely to be-

Epidermal

Dermoepidermal junction

Superficial dermis

Deep dermis

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Deep dermis

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Ans. D. Deep dermisDeep dermis. Notice the bluish color which is s/o deep dermal melanin. The lesion is actually a Mongolian spot.

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