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Synchronous Melanomas Arising Within Nevus Spilus

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Resumo:Nevus spilus is a melanocytic cutaneous lesion consisting of a light brown background macule with numerous superimposed darker maculopapular speckles. Melanoma arising from a nevus spilus is rare, with less than 40 cases reported to date. The absolute risk for malignant transformation is not well defined, lacking a standardized management approach. We report a new case of melanoma arising from nevus spilus, with the additional peculiarity of multifocality. We offer our recommendations for the management of the condition.
Autores principais:Sanches de Brito, MH
Outros Autores:Dionísio, C; Fernandes, C; Ferreira, J; Rosa, MJ; Garcia, MM
Assunto:Aged, 80 and over Humans Male Melanocytes Melanoma Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Nevus, Pigmented Precancerous Conditions Skin Neoplasms HSAC DER
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, EPE (CHLC)
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório do Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, EPE
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Resumo:Nevus spilus is a melanocytic cutaneous lesion consisting of a light brown background macule with numerous superimposed darker maculopapular speckles. Melanoma arising from a nevus spilus is rare, with less than 40 cases reported to date. The absolute risk for malignant transformation is not well defined, lacking a standardized management approach. We report a new case of melanoma arising from nevus spilus, with the additional peculiarity of multifocality. We offer our recommendations for the management of the condition.