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Regressing Eruptive Disseminated Spitz Nevi
Author(s) -
Bhoyrul Bevin,
Tang Diana Y. L.,
Carling Edward E.,
Harikumar Chidambara,
NewtonBishop Julia,
Carmichael Andrew J.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.12605
Subject(s) - medicine , spitz nevus , malignancy , natural history , dermatology , surgery , nevus , pathology , melanoma , cancer research
The eruptive disseminated form of Spitz nevi ( EDSN ) is the rarest variant, is cosmetically disabling, and has a poorly documented natural history. We report the case of a 4‐year‐old boy with more than 100 Spitz nevi that have significantly regressed 8 years after onset. There is no satisfactory treatment for EDSN . There have been no reports of supervening malignancy. Our case illustrates the possibility of regression of EDSN , corroborating long‐term observation as a safe and acceptable management option.
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