CASE REPORT OF GIANT CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NAEVUS
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
This is a case of giant congenital melanocytic nevus, associated with a single lipoma & multiple satellite lesions. Biopsy report showed skin with groups of nevoid cells extending into underlying fat, intimately associated with the lobules & surrounding many blood vessels. The systemic examination was normal. This is a typical case of a giant congenital melanocytic nevus with satellite lesions and a lipoma association. As the surface area is greater than 40cm in diameter; the risk of developing melanoma is higher.
Authors and Affiliations
Shilpa Reddy| Department of Dermatology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Corresponding author email: shilpa29reddy@gmail.com, Archana S| Department of Dermatology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Shefali Singhal| Department of Dermatology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Muruganandam TV| Department of Dermatology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Hamedullah A. | Department of Dermatology, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
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