Solve exciting clinical cases specific to your field of interest via Docplexus’ clinical case challenge. In this week’s ‘Dermatology Case Challenge’ , join your fellow doctors to discuss and answer today’s question regarding ‘Discoloration On Buttocks’ A 52-year-old woman with a history of chronic vertebral disk problems and lumbar surgery was referred for evaluation of a discoloration affecting her buttocks and lower back. She denies symptoms related to dermatitis, but she has had chronic use of a heating pad in an attempt to alleviate underlying back pain.
Examination reveals a well-demarcated zone of hyperpigmented confluent macules in a mesh-like pattern. A linear cicatrix is present over the lumbar spine.