Multiple Eclipse Naevi on Scalp of a Child: Awareness Can Prevent Unnecessary Surgery

Eclipse naevi are a kind of signature naevi that are mostly observed on trunks of adults and on scalps of children. As they can have some of the criteria for melanoma and can be difficult to follow up especially when they are located on scalp, removal might be recommended frequently by dermatologists. However they are actually benign and they only need observation. In this report a child with multiple eclipse naevi on scalp was described and literature data about eclipse nevus was reviewed to make physicians to be aware of this innocent lesion and to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures. Fifteen years old boy presented with 8 similar naevi on scalp characterized by tan homogenous centers and brown peripheral rims. Dermatoscopy of the lesions demonstrated central homogenous tan areas that were structureless except focal globules and regular brown pigment networks in the periphery. Excisional biopsy of a lesion was done and histopathological diagnosis was consistent with benign compound melanocytic naevus. With these findings diagnosis of eclipse naevus was made. To be aware of eclipse naevi is important to prevent unnecessary concern and surgical procedures.