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  • Title: Spontaneous regression of congenital melanocytic nevi without evidence of the halo phenomenon.
    Author: Kageshita T, Inoue Y, Ono T.
    Journal: Dermatology; 2003; 207(2):193-5. PubMed ID: 12920373.
    Abstract:
    Spontaneous regression of a congenital melanocytic nevus is rare and has always been thought to be associated with a halo phenomenon, suggesting that an immunological mechanism is involved in the regression process. We describe herein 2 cases of complete congenital melanocytic nevus regression without the halo phenomenon in 2 Japanese girls. To our knowledge, such a clinical progression has not been previously reported. We will also discuss several different possible mechanisms of regression.
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