Two UK doctors report a case of a boy with alarming abdominal marks described as flat, reddish-brown interlacing lines forming irregular circles and a lace-like morphology. The boy, described as being in mid-childhood, was not in pain, and the rash was not warm to the touch or tender. Initially described as spontaneous bruising, the marks appeared around the same time the boy was play-fighting with siblings and got pushed into a chair.

A CT scan revealed no internal abdominal injuries, though a small patch of whiteness over his left lung was noted. The case, published in BMJ Case Reports, highlights how modern electronic devices may cause physical harm. The doctors noted the boy’s daily laptop use as a potential contributing factor to the condition, often referred to as 'toasted skin syndrome.' The case serves as a reminder that gadgets with screens can cause unexpected physical effects despite not reaching temperatures high enough for traditional burns.