Thickness of melanocytes in giant congenital melanocytic nevus for complete surgical excision: clinicopathological evaluation of 117 lesions according to the area and size
Abstract Background Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are usually defined as nevi that exceed 20 cm in maximal diameter or 15% of the total body surface area. There have been reports of life-long malignant change risks arising from GCMN, leading to surgical excision of GCMN. This study aims t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02362-x |