Mongolian Spots Diagnosis, Causes & More
Article Sources
- 1. Gupta D; Thappa DM. ‘Mongolian spots: How important are they?’ World Journal of Clinical Cases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3856299
- 2. ’Mongolian blue spots.’ Medline Plus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001472.htm
- 3. Kikuchi I. ‘What is a Mongolian Spot?’ International Journal of Dermatology. 1982 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111’Mongolian Spot.’ American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. https://www.aocd.org/page/MongolianSpot
9. When To Call a Doctor
The obstetrician who first discovers Mongolian spots on a newborn should note its presence on the baby's official record. This should alert the child's pediatrician to explore other genetic conditions existing with the spots. Frequently, red birthmarks and other vascular lesions may be present, and it's important to document these as well.
After birth, the baby's caregiver should report any late appearance of the spots to the pediatrician, who may choose to explore associated disorders.2’Mongolian blue spots.’ Medline Plus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001472.htm
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