Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: Giant congenital melanocytic nevus scalp: report of a rare case
Int J Res Med Sci. 2013;1(3):317-319.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20130836
Abstract
Giant congenital melanocytic nevus (garment nevus) is a kind of congenital malformation of neural crest cells with size greater than 20 cm. Malignant melanoma may develop in 2-31% of these lesions. The objective of this paper is to present a unique case of giant nevus which is rare.
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- Department of Pathology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh