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How do you get rid of congenital melanocytic nevus?

How do you get rid of congenital melanocytic nevus?

Is Removal Possible? Small nevi can be removed by simple surgical excision. The nevus is cut out, and the adjacent skin stitched together leaving a small scar. Removal of a large congenital nevus, however, requires replacement of the affected skin.

Is congenital melanocytic nevus malignant?

A giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) is found in 0.1% of live-born infants. If present, the lesion has a chance of about 6% to develop into malignant melanoma. Both children and adults can be affected by malignant melanoma arising in a giant congenital nevus.

What is a congenital melanocytic nevus?

Summary. Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are visible pigmented (melanocytic) proliferations in the skin that are present at birth. CMN are benign, tumor-like malformations resulting from faulty development of pigment cell (melanocyte) precursors in the embryo, and composed of an abnormal mixture of skin elements.

How common is congenital melanocytic nevus?

A rare form of congenital mole is the large congenital melanocytic nevus (LCMN), which occurs in approximately 1 in 20,000 newborns worldwide.

Is melanocytic nevus curable?

Melanocytic nevi can be surgically removed for cosmetic considerations or because of concern regarding the biological potential of a lesion. Melanocytic nevi removed for cosmesis are often removed by tangential or shave excision. Punch excision can be used for relatively small lesions.

How rare is congenital melanocytic nevus?

Giant congenital melanocytic nevus occurs in approximately 1 in 20,000 newborns worldwide.

How big are the lesions of congenital melanocytic nevus syndrome?

▼ Description. Congenital melanocytic nevus syndrome is characterized by pigmentary skin defects apparent at birth. Most individuals have 1 or more large or giant lesions greater than 20 cm and up to over 60 cm in diameter, which may cover up to 80% of total body area. These lesions may or may not be hairy.

What kind of skin is a giant nevus?

A giant congenital nevus is a dark-colored, often hairy patch of skin that is present at birth (congenital).

What are the symptoms of giant congenital nevus?

In about 5% to 10% of the cases the giant congenital nevus is associated with neurocutaneous melanocytosis (excess pigment cells in the brain or spinal cord) and is characterized by neurological symptoms.

How big is a giant melanocytic nevi ( Pas )?

The most used classification assigns small CMN as less than 1.5 cm PAS, medium sized CMN between 1.5 to 19.9 cm, and large CMN 20 cm or greater. CMN measuring 50 cm or larger in PAS have been referred to as ‘giant congenital melanocytic nevi’.