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- Title
Giant congenital melanocytic nevus coexisting with an asymmetric posture.
- Authors
Tamer, Funda; Yuksel, Mehmet Eren
- Abstract
Congenital nevus is a melanocytic proliferation that is present at birth. When the diameter of a congenital melanocytic nevus is 20 cm or greater, it is called giant congenital melanocytic nevus. A giant congenital melanocytic nevus harbors the risk of malignant transformation. Moreover, the risk of malignant transformation increases with increasing lesion size. Furthermore, various abnormalities like scoliosis, spina bifida, atrophy and asymmetry of extremities can coexist with congenital nevi. Hereby, we present a 4-year-old Caucasian female child with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus on her trunk associated with postural asymmetry. The lesion depicted here had a characteristic clinical appearance, however the surface of the nevus had verrucous and hairy areas despite the patient's young age. The patient was evaluated for clinical signs of possible malignant changes, and regular dermatoscopic follow-up was recommended.
- Subjects
CONGENITAL disorders; RISK factors of skin cancer
- Publication
Our Dermatology Online / Nasza Dermatologia Online, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1, p68
- ISSN
2081-9390
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.7241/ourd.20181.19