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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
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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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Body tissue
Integumentary system
Melanocytic nevus
Melanoma Arising in Giant Congenital Nevus
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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Multiple Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and Neurocutaneous Melanosis Are Caused by Postzygotic Mutations in Codon 61 of NRAS
V. Kinsler
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Anna Thomas
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+14 authors
G. Moore
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
2013
Corpus ID: 13343329
Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) can be associated with neurological abnormalities and an increased risk of melanoma. Mutations…
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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Dermatoscopy of basal cell carcinoma: morphologic variability of global and local features and accuracy of diagnosis.
D. Altamura
,
S. Menzies
,
+7 authors
K. Peris
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
2010
Corpus ID: 24016324
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Congenital melanocytic nevi frequently harbor NRAS mutations but no BRAF mutations.
J. Bauer
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J. Curtin
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D. Pinkel
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B. Bastian
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
2007
Corpus ID: 22337403
Most melanocytic nevi develop on sun-exposed skin during childhood and adolescence and commonly harbor BRAF mutations or, less…
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Review
2007
Review
2007
Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevi
J. Arneja
,
A. Gosain
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2007
Corpus ID: 1908340
Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Define what is meant by a giant…
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Review
2005
Review
2005
Congenital melanocytic nevi: clinical and histopathologic features, risk of melanoma, and clinical management.
Z. Tannous
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M. Mihm
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A. Sober
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L. Duncan
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
2005
Corpus ID: 39438511
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and the Risk for Development of Malignant Melanoma and Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis
F. Bittencourt
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A. Marghoob
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A. Kopf
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K. Koenig
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R. Bart
Pediatrics
2000
Corpus ID: 19677760
Objective. To determine the risk for developing malignant melanoma and neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM) in patients with large…
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Review
1999
Review
1999
Atypical Spitz nevi/tumors: lack of consensus for diagnosis, discrimination from melanoma, and prediction of outcome.
R. Barnhill
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Z. Argényi
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+7 authors
M. Piepkorn
Human Pathology
1999
Corpus ID: 24153095
Review
1997
Review
1997
Cutaneous vascular anomalies. Part I. Hamartomas, malformations, and dilation of preexisting vessels.
L. Requena
,
O. Sangueza
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
1997
Corpus ID: 8364237
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Large congenital melanocytic nevi and the risk for the development of malignant melanoma. A prospective study.
A. Marghoob
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S. P. Schoenbach
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A. Kopf
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S. Orlow
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R. Nossa
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R. Bart
Archives of Dermatology
1996
Corpus ID: 34854193
BACKGROUND AND DESIGN Patients with large congenital melanocytic nevi have been described to have an increased risk for the…
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Review
1991
Review
1991
Neurocutaneous melanosis: definition and review of the literature.
Julie N. Kadonaga
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I. Frieden
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
1991
Corpus ID: 4863479
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