Multiple congenital melanocytic naevi presenting with neurofibroma-like lesions complicated by malignant melanoma

Summary Giant congenital pigmented naevi and neurofibromatosis (NF‐1) may rarely occur together. We report an unusual case where extensive congenital melanocytic naevi were associated with neurofibroma‐like lesions that were clinically and histologically confused with neurofibromatosis. The developm...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 2004-09, Vol.29 (5), p.473-476
Hauptverfasser: Gach, J. E., Carr, R. A., Charles-Holmes, R., Harris, S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Summary Giant congenital pigmented naevi and neurofibromatosis (NF‐1) may rarely occur together. We report an unusual case where extensive congenital melanocytic naevi were associated with neurofibroma‐like lesions that were clinically and histologically confused with neurofibromatosis. The development of malignant melanomas within the pigmented and pendulous lesions representing multiple congenital melanocytic naevi highlights the importance of an accurate diagnosis and a close follow‐up of such patients.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01562.x