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Images in paediatrics
Sock-line hyperpigmentation in infancy
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We present a 4-month-old healthy male infant of Asian/Mediterranean origin with partially circumferential hyperpigmented bands on the lower legs.
The appearance of these marks led his health visitor to be concerned about the possibility of non-accidental injury. He was referred to the local paediatric unit and admitted for investigations, including a skeletal survey.
Two weeks before, the …
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Contributors MG, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist, edited the final article draft before submission.
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Competing interests None.
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Patient consent Obtained.
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Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; internally peer reviewed.