GIANT CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NAEVI
Abstract
Congenital nevi are benign proliferations of melanocytes in the dermis, epidermis, or both,
occur in 1 to 2 of newborn infants. Naevi with size greater than 20 cm in diameter, are classified as
giantnaevi. Giant congenital melanocytic nevi are also known as bathing trunk nevi or garment nevi .
Satellite lesions are associated with giant congenital nevi. It may have cosmetic implications,
malignant transformation, or be a part of the rare syndrome of neurocutaneousmelanosis.
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