Open AccessGiant cerebriform melanocytic nevus of the scalp: A case report
Author(s) -
Mohaghegh Fatemeh,
Asilian Ali,
Nabavinejad Samin,
Rezaei Mina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3807
Subject(s) - congenital melanocytic nevus , medicine , melanocytic nevus , dermatology , scalp , nevus , malignancy , melanoma , pathology , cancer research
Giant melanocytic nevus is a rare condition caused by benign proliferation of melanocytes. There is a slight risk of malignancy in these lesions which should be noticed especially when they become larger. GCMN can be removed by plastic surgery.