Comparison of treatment options for small to medium congenital melanocytic nevi: A retrospective review of 119 cases
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23030
Abstract: For small to medium sized congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN), the treatment of choice is staged surgical excision. Ablative lasers or pigment‐specific lasers have also been recommended for lesions difficult for surgical removal or to avoid… read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; melanocytic nevi; treatment options; treatment ... See more keywords
Primary melanoma of leptomeninge in a patient with giant congenital melanocytic nevus☆☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2019.11.002
Abstract: ongenital Melanocytic Nevus (CMN) is characterized by pigented lesions present at birth or in the first weeks of ife. The Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (GCMN) form resents a minimum extension of 20 cm in adult… read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; giant congenital; melanocytic nevus; primary melanoma ... See more keywords
An alternative strategy treated giant congenital melanocytic nevi with epidermis and superficial dermis of the lesions
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009725
Abstract: Abstract Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are defined as rare pigmented lesions that are believed to form between weeks 9 and 20 of gestation. It is difficult to reconstruct large defects after the removal of… read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; giant congenital; melanocytic nevi; epidermis superficial ... See more keywords
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi Syndrome With Leptomeningeal Melanoma.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004354
Abstract: ABSTRACT The incidence of congenital melanocytic nevi (CMNs) is 1% to 6% for small- to intermediate-size nevi to 1 in 500,000 for giant size nevi. Large and satellite CMNs are known to be associated with… read more here.
Keywords: leptomeningeal melanoma; congenital melanocytic; melanocytic nevi;
Spitzoid proliferative nodules arising in a congenital melanocytic naevus: A case report with clinical, dermoscopic and histologic correlation
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DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13861
Abstract: Proliferative nodules (PNs) are benign nodular proliferation of melanocytes occurring within congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN). Differential diagnosis between PN and melanoma is challenging for clinicians and pathologists. We describe the case of a 9‐month‐old boy… read more here.
Keywords: dermoscopic; congenital melanocytic; spitzoid proliferative; case ... See more keywords
Development of an international core domain set for medium, large and giant congenital melanocytic naevi as a first step towards a core outcome set for clinical practice and research *
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19694
Abstract: Medium, large and giant congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) can impose a psychosocial burden on patients and families, and are associated with increased risk of developing melanoma or neurological symptoms. Lack of consensus on what outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; giant congenital; medium large; large giant ... See more keywords
Dufourmentel Flap for Surgical Treatment of Medium-sized Congenital Melanocytic Nevi on the Extremities.
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.15357
Abstract: Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are quite common benign proliferations of cutaneous melanocytes. They are present at birth or arise during the first few weeks of life being upper and lower extremities one of the most… read more here.
Keywords: surgical treatment; medium sized; medium; treatment medium ... See more keywords
Spatiotemporal expression of NRAS and occurrence of giant congenital melanocytic nevi
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DOI: 10.1111/exd.14527
Abstract: The mechanism underlying giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) formation is not fully understood. According to recent research, NRAS gene mutation is the main driving factor in GCMN. Melanocytic precursor cells proliferate during the embryonic stage… read more here.
Keywords: expression nras; spatiotemporal expression; expression; congenital melanocytic ... See more keywords
The outcome of using different surgical modalities and laser therapy in the treatment of small‐ and medium‐sized congenital melanocytic nevi: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14727
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to review the published articles regarding different surgical modalities including laser therapy in the treatment of congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; melanocytic nevi; different surgical; laser therapy ... See more keywords
Clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of congenital melanocytic naevi
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14988
Abstract: Prompted by the limited data, we conducted this study to gather more information on dermoscopic features of CN in children, in order to optimize clinical care and management. read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; dermoscopic; clinical dermoscopic; characteristics congenital ... See more keywords
Risk of melanoma in congenital melanocytic nevi of all sizes: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18581
Abstract: Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are commonly encountered benign skin lesions in newborns. Larger CMN is associated with a higher lifetime risk of developing melanoma. However, the level of risk is unclear when CMN are small… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; review; cmn; congenital melanocytic ... See more keywords