title: Multifocal basal cell carcinoma arising within a linear epidermal nevus.
abstract: Epidermal nevi are usually benign lesions with a lifelong course if left untreated. In rare cases development of basal cell carcinoma in such nevi has been documented. We describe a 32-year-old man with a multifocal malignant transformation within a congenital epidermal nevus.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Institute of Post Gradual Education MGUPP, Moscow, Russian Federation.
authors: Veronica V
authors: VV
authors: Mordovtseva
keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; epidermal nevus; linear nevus
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