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Homogeneous tan-coloured macules of varying sizes with increased melanin, but no increase in number of melanocytes; often congenital.
6.3.1 Café-au-lait Macules
Grading & Level of Importance: B
Definition
Signs & Symptoms
Circumscribed tan macules.
Localisation
No favoured sites.
Dermatopathology
Increased melanin in basal keratinocyte layer.
Course
Stable.
Complications
More than 5 café-au-lait macules maybe suggestive of neurofibromatosis.
Diagnosis
Clinical findings.
Differential diagnosis
Prevention & Therapy
None required. Laser destruction possible.
Differential Diagnosis
Podcasts
Tests
- A café-au-lait macule is usually present at birth
- Which of these histologic findings is typical for café-au-lait macule?
- Which organs can be involved in neurofibromatosis?
- Which of the following findings is not seen in neurofibromatosis?
- Statement 1 A café-au-lait macule is a type of melanocytic nevus
- Statement 1 A café-au-lait macule is usually present at birth
- Which of these histologic findings is typical for café-au-lait macule?
- Which organs can be involved in neurofibromatosis?
- Which of the following findings is not seen in neurofibromatosis?
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