Flame Naevus in the Forearm of a Child

Flame naevus in the forearm of a child. Flame naevus (naevus flammeus) is a congenital, superficial vascular tumour that may only appear during the first months. Its colour varies from pale red to darkening claret. So-called stork bites at the midline on the forehead or the neck become lighter with time. Dark port-wine stains only get darker with time. Extensive flame naevi on the limbs may be associated with hypertrophy of the limb (Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome), and flame naevi in the eye region with glaucoma or epilepsy (Sturge-Weber syndrome). Pulsed-dye laser therapy is most effective when given early.

Picture: Raimo Suhonen