Diagnosing and treating congenital melanocytic nevus simulating malignant melanoma.
W V Med J
; 92(4): 191-3, 1996.
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| ID: mdl-8772404
ABSTRACT
Many cases reported as malignant melanomas arising in benign congenital melanocytic nevi in the neonatal period have not shown evidence of metastases after several years of follow-up. These lesions were probably pathologically misdiagnosed, thus creating a controversy regarding the precise incidence. This article describes the case of an infant with a giant melanocytic nevus simulating malignant melanoma to illustrate the proper criteria for diagnosis of this condition so extensive and unnecessary therapy procedures can be avoided.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Melanoma
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Nevo Pigmentado
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
W V Med J
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos