Korean J Dermatol.  2012 Mar;50(3):243-247.

Proliferative Nodule in a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

• Park HC
• Oh YJ
• Ro YS
• Ko JY

Abstract

The proliferative nodules within a giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) are generally benign and may regress. However, atypical features cause great interest in dermatopathology. Especially, in neonate proliferative nodules with bleeding, ulceration on GCMN makes it difficult to differentiate the nodules from congenital malignant melanoma. Herein, we describe an interesting case of proliferative nodules in a GCMN of a newborn, which has not been previously reported in Korea.

Keyword

Congenital melanocytic nevus; Giant; Proliferative nodule; Ulcerative

MeSH Terms

Hemorrhage
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Korea
Melanoma
Nevus, Pigmented
Ulcer