scholarly journals Age- and Site-Specific Variation in the Dermoscopic Patterns of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi

2007 ◽  
Vol 143 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Changchien ◽  
Stephen W. Dusza ◽  
Anna Liza Chan Agero ◽  
Adam J. Korzenko ◽  
Ralph P. Braun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Site Specific ◽  
Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Specific Variation ◽  
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi

Congenital melanocytic nevi

1981 ◽  
Vol 117 (7) ◽  
pp. 379-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Kirschenbaum
Keyword(s):  
Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi

Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and the Risk for Development of Malignant Melanoma and Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 106 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. V. Bittencourt ◽  
A. A. Marghoob ◽  
A. W. Kopf ◽  
K. L. Koenig ◽  
R. S. Bart
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis

Care of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi in Newborns and Infants: Review and Management Recommendations

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla N. Jahnke ◽  
Judith O’Haver ◽  
Deepti Gupta ◽  
Elena B. Hawryluk ◽  
Nika Finelt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multidisciplinary Care ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Pediatric Dermatology ◽  
Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Current State ◽  
Expert Working Group ◽  
Care Guidelines ◽  
Management Recommendations ◽  
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi ◽  
Neonates And Infants

A pediatric dermatology expert working group performed a narrative review to describe care related to congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) in neonates and infants. There are no published guidelines for most aspects of care, including routine skin care and visit intervals. Few guidelines exist for surgical management; newer recommendations favor conservative practice. Emerging evidence contributes to recommendations for screening MRI to evaluate for neural melanosis and related central nervous system complications, however, more research is needed. Risk for melanoma is generally low, but those with large, giant, or multiple CMN have a higher risk. Multidisciplinary care, with a focus on family and patient preferences, is of paramount importance. Without standardized screening and management guidelines, questions abound regarding appropriate physical examination intervals, potential treatment including full or partial excision, timing and frequency of imaging, melanoma risk, and assessment for neural melanosis. This review highlights the current state of knowledge concerning care of patients with CMN, reveals gaps in the literature surrounding skin care, and provides management recommendations. We additionally discuss cutaneous complications of CMN, such as pruritus, hypertrichosis, and wound healing. Resources and references for families and providers can help patients navigate this sometimes challenging diagnosis. Finally, we contribute expert care recommendations to the current body of literature as a foundation for the development of future, more comprehensive care guidelines.

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