connective tissue nevus

connective tissue nevus
any of several types of hamartomas involving components of connective tissue, usually present at or soon after birth; they may be inherited or acquired and may be associated with other diseases. There may be single or multiple nodules, papules, or plaques; the most common type is a plaque of firm, flat or cobblestoned, closely set, skin-colored papules. Called also collagenoma, juvenile elastoma, and n. elasticus.

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