Melanoma arising in a congenital melanocytic nevus.
Keywords:
Melanoma, pathology, dysplastic nevusAbstract
A case of 33 years old patient, with congenital hiperpigmented lesion on her right cheek with progressive growth. A excisional biopsy was reported as melanoma arising in a preexistent nevus. The histologycal manifestation are described.
Author Biographies
Mariam Rolón
Dermatopatóloga del Instituto Nacional de Cancerología.
Mónica Arredondo
Residente de Patología de la Universidad Javeriana. Instituto Nacional de Cancerología.
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3. Yovino J, Thaller S. Potential for Development of Malignant Melanoma with Congenital Melanocytic Nevi. J Craniofac Surg 2005;16:871-6.
4. Krengel S, Hauschild A. Melanoma risk in congenital melanocytic naevi: a systematic review. Br J Dermatol. 2006;155:1-8.
5. Zaal LH, Mooi WJ, Klip H. Risk of malignant transformation of congenital melanocytic nevi: a retrospective nationwide study from The Netherlands. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005;116:1902-9.
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Rolón M, Arredondo M. Melanoma arising in a congenital melanocytic nevus. rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 8 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];16(4):305-6. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/138
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2019-02-08
How to Cite
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Rolón M, Arredondo M. Melanoma arising in a congenital melanocytic nevus. rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 8 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];16(4):305-6. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/138
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