A case of diagnostic uncertainty: High-grade melanocytoma versus balloon cell melanoma in a pediatric patient.
J Cutan Pathol
; 51(9): 680-684, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
An 11-year-old female was referred from an outside institution after a diagnostic biopsy and subsequent excision of a progressively enlarging reddish-brown nodule demonstrated features concerning for a balloon cell nevus with severe atypia versus a high-grade melanocytoma. Upon review of the initial biopsy specimen and molecular data, we favored the diagnosis to be consistent with a high-grade melanocytoma with balloon cell changes while considering the possibility of balloon cell melanoma due to concerning histopathologic and genetic abnormalities. In this case study, we discuss critical diagnostic considerations in this rare pediatric case and highlight important pathologic and clinical features of melanocytomas and balloon cell melanoma.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Melanoma
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Nevo Pigmentado
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cutan Pathol
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos