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  • Title: Diagnosing and treating congenital melanocytic nevus simulating malignant melanoma.
    Author: Kovach R, Hochberg J, Ardenghy M, Deangelis R, Welton W.
    Journal: W V Med J; 1996; 92(4):191-3. PubMed ID: 8772404.
    Abstract:
    Many cases reported as malignant melanomas arising in benign congenital melanocytic nevi in the neonatal period have not shown evidence of metastases after several years of follow-up. These lesions were probably pathologically misdiagnosed, thus creating a controversy regarding the precise incidence. This article describes the case of an infant with a giant melanocytic nevus simulating malignant melanoma to illustrate the proper criteria for diagnosis of this condition so extensive and unnecessary therapy procedures can be avoided.
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