Giant congenital melanocytic nevus
Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is usually defined as a melanocytic lesion present at birth that will reach a diameter ≥ 20 cm in adulthood. Its incidence is estimated in <1:20,000 newborns. Despite its rarity, this lesion is important because it may associate with severe complications such as...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2013-12-01
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Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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