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Congenital melanocytic nevus

Known as: Congenital Melanocytic Nevus of the Skin, Congenital Pigmented Nevus of the Skin, Congenital Nevus of Skin 
A melanocytic nevus that is present at birth. It may present as a small macular, papular, or plaque-like lesion or as a large brown to black hairy… 
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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) can be associated with neurological abnormalities and an increased risk of melanoma. Mutations… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Most melanocytic nevi develop on sun-exposed skin during childhood and adolescence and commonly harbor BRAF mutations or, less… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Define what is meant by a giant… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Objective. To determine the risk for developing malignant melanoma and neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM) in patients with large… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
BACKGROUND AND DESIGN Patients with large congenital melanocytic nevi have been described to have an increased risk for the…