Benign melanocytic proliferative nodule within a congenital naevus.
A neonate presented with a deeply pigmented papule within a medium-sized congenital naevus. Histologically, this proved to be a benign proliferative nodule in a congenital naevus. This case is presented to highlight the occurrence of this lesion, the main differential of which is the rare entity of true congenital melanoma.
Lowes
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Department of Dermatology, Royal Newcastle Hospital, Australia.
Norris
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Whitfeld
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000151:congenital*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000151:congenital*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital*