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  • Title: Proliferative nodules with balloon-cell change in a large congenital melanocytic nevus.
    Author: McGowan JW, Smith MK, Ryan M, Hood AF.
    Journal: J Cutan Pathol; 2006 Mar; 33(3):253-5. PubMed ID: 16466515.
    Abstract:
    The balloon-cell nevus was first described over 100 years ago. Since then, balloon-cell changes of melanocytes have been noted in numerous tumors, including melanoma, blue nevus, and Spitz nevus. Whether these changes reflect cellular deterioration or proliferative changes is a matter of debate. We report a case in which balloon-cell changes were found within proliferative nodules occurring in a large congenital melanocytic nevus.
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