THE CLINICAL SPECTRUM OF NEVUS-ANAEMICUS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH PORT-WINE STAINS - REPORT OF 15 CASES AND A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Fifteen patients with naevus anaemicus (NA) are reported. Twelve (8%) of 146 patients with a port wine stain (PWS) attending a laser clinic were noted to have this abnormality. In a control population of 298 ne w dermatology out-patient attenders, specifically examined for the pre sence of NA, three (1%) further cases were found. The clinical feature s of patients with NA are described and the literature reviewed. This is the largest group of patients with this disorder described in the E nglish literature. The association of NA and PWS is confirmed. This st udy suggests that NA is more common than previously considered.