Port-wine stain (nevus flammeus)

Diagnosis: Port-wine stain (nevus flammeus)

Deep-red to purple, raised, thickened plaque involving right half of the face.

Clinical Presentation

Deep-red to purple, raised, thickened plaque involving right half of the face.

Clinical History

Submitted by Alaa Saad. Originally posted October 12, 2010.

Treatment

See case discussion.

Tags: port, wine, stain, nevus, flammeus, alaa saad