Cafe au lait spot

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Cafe au lait spot

A Cafe au lait spot (pronunciation: /kafe o le/; etymology: French, meaning "coffee with milk") is a flat, pigmented birthmark. The name cafe au lait is French for "coffee with milk" and refers to their light-brown color. They are also often referred to as Cafe au lait macules (CALMs).

Description

A Cafe au lait spot is a type of birthmark characterized by its color, which can range from light brown to dark brown. These spots are usually round or oval in shape and can appear anywhere on the body. They are often present at birth but can also develop later in childhood.

Associated Conditions

Cafe au lait spots can be a normal variant, but multiple spots are often associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of non-cancerous tumors along the nerves. Other conditions associated with multiple Cafe au lait spots include McCune-Albright syndrome, Legius syndrome, and certain types of Noonan syndrome.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of a Cafe au lait spot is typically made through a physical examination. In cases where multiple spots are present, genetic testing may be recommended to determine if an underlying condition is present. Treatment is typically not necessary unless the spots are associated with an underlying condition, in which case treatment would be focused on managing that condition.

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