Giant congenital melanocytic nevi.
BACKGROUND
: Giant congenital melanocytic nevi are rare lesions with the potential to regress into malignant melanoma and/or neurocutaneous melanosis. Appropriate investigations include a screening magnetic resonance imaging scan, neurologic evaluation, and serial clinical observations looking for the development of these complications. Numerous excisional and nonexcisional options have been described for the management of giant congenital melanocytic nevi.


METHODS
: A MEDLINE search was performed to obtain all relevant citations.


CONCLUSIONS
: To successfully treat these complex lesions, the plastic surgeon must understand the disease process, the natural history and complications, and the options for treatment.
Arneja
Jugpal S
JS
Detroit, Mich.; and Cleveland, Ohio From the Section of Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University, and the Department of Plastic Surgery, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital of Case Western Reserve University.
Gosain
Arun K
AK
D002615:Chemexfoliation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008548:Melanosis / Q000473:pathology; D020752:Neurocutaneous Syndromes / Q000473:pathology; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D015626:Tissue Expansion