The clinico‐pathological spectrum of plaque‐type blue naevi and their potential for malignant transformation

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AIMS: Plaque-type blue naevi are rare melanocytic tumours presenting as large, pigmented plaques at birth or during childhood. There is a risk for malignant transformation, but no larger comprehensive studies exist and the diagnosis is challenging, especially on limited biopsy material. The aim is to describe the clinicopathological features and behaviour of the disease more comprehensively. METHODS AND RESULTS:...

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