Congenital Spitz nevus clinically mimicking melanoma.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2002
Abstract
The differentiation between atypical variants of Spitz nevus and melanoma is often difficult given the many clinical and histopathologic similarities between the two. We report a case of an infant with a congenital scalp lesion exhibiting clinical features of melanoma, including variegation and regression of pigmentation and a rapidly changing appearance. Histologic examination of the excised lesion revealed a benign congenital Spitz nevus. This case emphasizes the need for clinical and histologic correlation in determining the benign or malignant nature of atypical pigmented lesions in infants.
Volume
47
Issue
3
First Page
441
Last Page
444
ISSN
0190-9622
Published In/Presented At
Zaenglein, A. L., Heintz, P., Kamino, H., Zisblatt, M., & Orlow, S. J. (2002). Congenital Spitz nevus clinically mimicking melanoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 47(3), 441–444. https://doi.org/10.1067/mjd.2002.117226
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12196758
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article