Is congenital melanocytic nevus cancerous?

Most congenital nevi usually do not cause health problems, but a small percentage may develop into skin cancer (melanoma) later in life.

What is giant congenital nevus?

Collapse Section. Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is a skin condition characterized by an abnormally dark, noncancerous skin patch (nevus) that is composed of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It is present from birth (congenital) or is noticeable soon after birth.

What does a giant congenital melanocytic nevus look like?

You might also hear them referred to as congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). A congenital nevus looks like a round or oval-shaped patch of colored skin and is usually raised. They can be either a single color or multi-colored. They can vary in size from a tiny spot to something that covers a large part of your body.

Can congenital melanocytic nevus be removed?

Is Removal Possible? Small nevi can be removed by simple surgical excision. The nevus is cut out, and the adjacent skin stitched together leaving a small scar. Removal of a large congenital nevus, however, requires replacement of the affected skin.

How do you remove a giant nevus?

The removal of a giant congenital nevus requires incisions around the edge of the visible lesion, including a small rim of normal tissue to help ensure complete removal. The involved skin will be removed full-thickness through the skin and into the subcutaneous tissues.

How do you get rid of intradermal nevus?

Examine the lesion in bright light,preferably daylight if available.

Use drawings or photography to note the site (s),size and pigmentation of the lesion.

Establish that the lesion has the typical pattern of pigmentation and is raised from the level of the skin.

What is melanocytic nevus and how to treat it?

Melanocytic nevi are benign neoplasms or hamartomas composed of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells that constitutively colonize the epidermis. Melanocytes are derived from the neural crest and migrate during embryogenesis to selected ectodermal sites (primarily the skin and the CNS), but also to the eyes and the ears.

Is it possible to remove a congenital hairy nevus?

Some alternatives to surgery include: Dermabrasion. This treatment uses a wire brush or diamond wheel to remove layers of skin. While it won’t completely remove a congenital nevus, it can lighten its appearance. However, it can also leave scarring. Dermabrasion is most effective when done in the first six weeks of life.

What is a compound nevus with mild atypia?

What is a compound nevus with mild atypia? Mild atypia: minimal nuclear enlargement (approximately the same size or very slightly larger than the nuclei of the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum) with retraction of cytoplasm. Moderate atypia: Somewhat larger nuclei, often with visible nucleoli. Read, more on it here.