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Vascular naevi – 10 cases

This quiz tests your skills in identifying ten different vascular naevi.

For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.

Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.

When you finish the quiz, you can download a certificate.

Case 2

Name the vascular naevus.

Naevus simplex (salmon patch)

What features distinguish this condition?

The salmon patch or naevus simplex is a capillary vascular malformation. A pink patch is present at birth, and tends to fade with time. Salmon patches are very often noted on the central occipital scalp (stork mark), or on the forehead between the eyebrows (angel's kiss).

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