Image of the Week: Light Brown Macules on the Face, Arms, and Torso

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A 5-year-old boy presents to his pediatrician for his annual check-up and immunizations. On examination, numerous light brown macules are noted on his face, arms, and torso, and freckling is seen under his arms. The pediatrician notes that his mother has several soft cutaneous nodules on her arms.

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