Current management approaches for congenital melanocytic nevi Journal Article
| Authors: | Krengel, S.; Marghoob, A. A. |
| Article Title: | Current management approaches for congenital melanocytic nevi |
| Abstract: | Lack of information and misinformation abounds regarding the potential risks of malignancy, management approaches, benefits of surgical intervention, follow-up strategies, and overall prognosis for individuals with congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). This review is intended to provide answers to questions that frequently arise shortly after the birth of individuals with CMN, especially of larger types. © 2012 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | melanoma; skin neoplasms; melanocytes; risk; meningeal neoplasms; nevus, pigmented; neurocutaneous melanocytosis; congenital melanocytic nevi; multiple medium cmn; nevus spilus-like cmn |
| Journal Title: | Dermatologic Clinics |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0733-8635 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co. |
| Date Published: | 2012-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 377 |
| End Page: | 387 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.det.2012.04.003 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 22800546 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 August 2012" - "CODEN: DRMCD" - "Source: Scopus" |
