Large congenital melanocytic nevus
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Large congenital melanocytic nevus
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Description: |
A large, or giant, congenital melanocytic nevus (LCMN or GCMN) is a pigmented skin lesion of more than 20 cm - or 40 cm- respectively, projected adult diameter, composed of melanocytes, and presenting with an elevated risk of malignant transformation.
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ORPHAcode: |
626
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Synonyms: |
Congenital pigmented nevus
GMN
Giant congenital melanocytic nevus
Giant pigmented hairy nevus
LCMN
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Created: |
13 May 2019 - 01:02
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Changed: |
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14
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