Congenital Spitz nevus clinically mimicking melanoma - 01/09/11
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The differentiation between atypical variants of Spitz nevus and melanoma is often difficult given the many clinical and histopathologic similarities between the two. We report a case of an infant with a congenital scalp lesion exhibiting clinical features of melanoma, including variegation and regression of pigmentation and a rapidly changing appearance. Histologic examination of the excised lesion revealed a benign congenital Spitz nevus. This case emphasizes the need for clinical and histologic correlation in determining the benign or malignant nature of atypical pigmented lesions in infants. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:441-4.)
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Supported in part by funds from The Sam Spiegel Foundation (to A. L. Z.). |
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Vol 47 - N° 3
P. 441-444 - septembre 2002 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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