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Mitotically Active Proliferative Nodule Arising in a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
23 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
Proliferative (cellular) nodules (PN) which mimic malignant melanoma clinically and histologically are described in congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) and may pose significant diagnostic challenges. We report the case of a 10-day-old male with a giant congenital nevus involving the neck, upper chest, back, and left shoulder containing several nodular lesions, some crusted. Biopsy of a nodule revealed densely...
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