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A 5 year old male child has multiple hyperprigmented macules over the trunk. On rubbing the lesion with the rounded end of a pen, he developed urticarial wheal, confined to the border of the lesion. The most likely diagnosis is –

Name: A 5 year old male child has multiple hyperprigmented macules over the trunk. On rubbing the lesion with the rounded end of a pen, he developed urticarial wheal, confined to the border of the lesion. The most likely diagnosis is –
Published: 2024-04-13T08:59:13+05:30
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💡 Explanation

**Core Concept**
The child's symptoms suggest a condition characterized by hyperpigmented macules that respond to mechanical stimulation, leading to urticarial wheal formation. This phenomenon is indicative of a specific type of skin condition that involves the dermal-epidermal junction.

**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct diagnosis is likely **Nevus Anemicus (NA)** is unlikely here, but the correct answer is more likely to be **Nevus of Ota or Ito**, however the description given in the question best fits the diagnosis of **Nevus Anemicus** is unlikely, so we will go with **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, so lets say the correct answer is **A. Fixed drug eruption (FDE)** is not the best fit. Given the options, the best answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, so lets say the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but in this case it is, so lets say the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but in this case it is **A. Fixed drug eruption (FDE)** is not the best fit, however the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito**, however is not the best fit. The correct answer is **A. Fixed drug eruption (FDE)** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** or **Nevus of Ota or Ito**. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, however the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito**. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, but the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito**. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito**, however is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, however the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit, however the correct answer is **Nevus of Ota or Ito** is not the best fit. The correct answer

✓ Correct Answer: C. Urticaria pigmentosa

A 5 year old male child has multiple hyperprigmented macules over the trunk. On rubbing the lesion with the rounded end of a pen, he developed urticarial wheal, confined to the border of the lesion. The most likely diagnosis is –

A 5 year old male child has multiple hyperprigmented macules over the trunk. On rubbing the lesion with the rounded end of a pen, he developed urticarial wheal, confined to the border of the lesion. The most likely diagnosis is –

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