title: [CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NEVUS OF THE SHOULDER WITH RAPID GROWTH PROGRESSION DURING PREGNANCY. SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL APPROACH].
abstract: Congenital melanocytic nevi are common subject of scientific debates nowadays, because of their possibility for transformation in malignant melanoma, although relatively rare. The diagnosis is difficult, due to their non-specific clinical and histological presentation, while the therapeutic methods are varied, depending on their size and localization. Surgical excision, however, is the most secure among them, because a complete removal of the lesion could be achieved, which, firstly provides a prevention of a possible malignant transformation, as well as this approach provides material for histological examination. We present a case of a 23-year-old female patient with congenital melanocytic nevus, located on the upper back, which increased significantly its size during her pregnancy, successfully treated by single surgical excision, with excellent aesthetic results.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Trayanov
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Trayanova
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chokoeva
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tchernev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult