Giant congenital melanocytic nevus in a Cameroonian child: a case report

Giant congenital melanocytic nevus in a Cameroonian child: a case report

Abstract Background Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is a very rare condition characterized by a large skin lesion and an increased risk of complications like neurocutaneous melanosis and malignant transformation. Reports of giant congenital melanocytic nevus are scarce in the sub-Saharan African...

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Main Authors: Francky Teddy Endomba, Charlie Romain Mbega, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Saint-Just N. Petnga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Giant congenital melanocytic melanoma
“Turtle child”
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1707-y

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