Open AccessSerial excision of congenital melanocytic nevi
Author(s) -
V. K. Jain,
Mahendra K Singhi,
Rajiv Goyal
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 0974-5157
pISSN - 0974-2077
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2077.41151
Subject(s) - dermabrasion , medicine , curettage , congenital melanocytic nevus , dermatology , surgical excision , nevus , surgery , melanocytic nevus , melanoma , cancer research
Congenital melanocytic nevus needs to be excised for aesthetic reasons and concerns regarding its malignant potential. Many methods like surgical resection, dermabrasion, curettage, chemical peeling, laser resurfacing, etc., are available for treatment. We hereby report the efficacy of excision of nevi by serial excision.