Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2023, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (1): 82-85.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200586

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Clinical classification and histopathological features of connective tissue nevi

Wang Yifei, Song Hao, Miao Qiuju, Xu Xiulian, Sun Jianfang   

  1. Department of Pathology, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
  • Received:2020-06-12 Revised:2021-03-24 Online:2023-01-15 Published:2023-01-03
  • Contact: Xu Xiulian; Sun Jianfang E-mail:xxlqjl@sina.com; sunjf57@163.com
  • Supported by:
    The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3332019103)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Connective tissue nevi (CTN), a kind of benign skin hamartomas, can be classified into 3 types according to the excessive components predominating in skin lesions, including collagen type, elastin type and proteoglycan type, and each type of CTN includes various inherited and acquired diseases. Therefore, genetic, clinical, and histopathological features should be considered for confirmed diagnosis of CTN subtypes. According to the latest Chinese and international literature, this review elaborates clinical classification and histopathological characteristics of CTN, aiming to further strengthen the understanding of this disease.

Key words: Hamartoma, International classification of diseases, Pathologic processes, Connective tissue nevi