Congenital melanocytic nevi needing treatment Journal Article
| Authors: | Tromberg, J.; Bauer, B.; Benvenuto-Andrade, C.; Marghoob, A. A. |
| Article Title: | Congenital melanocytic nevi needing treatment |
| Abstract: | Patients presenting with congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) need individualized treatment based upon nevus size, thickness, location, risk for developing melanoma, and psychological characteristics of the patient and family. The present authors review CMN types and prognoses, as well as absolute and relative indications for treatment. Risks and benefits of several treatment options are discussed, including surgical options, such as excision, chemical peels, dermabrasion and curettage, and laser therapy. The main focus of treatment is, in all cases, to address the concern for developing melanoma, at the same time optimizing the aesthetic and functional outcomes. Copyright © Blackwell Publishing, Inc., 2005. |
| Keywords: | clinical feature; review; cancer risk; risk benefit analysis; treatment; melanoma; nephrotoxicity; skin neoplasms; algorithms; drug fatality; melanocytic nevus; nevus, pigmented; cardiotoxicity; hyperbilirubinemia; seizure; congenital; phenol |
| Journal Title: | Dermatologic Therapy |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1396-0296 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell |
| Date Published: | 2005-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 136 |
| End Page: | 150 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2005.05012.x |
| PUBMED: | 15953143 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 22" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: DETHF" - "Source: Scopus" |
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