Spitz nevus: follow-up study of 8 cases of childhood starburst type and proposal for management |
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Authors: | Nino Massimiliano Brunetti Bruno Delfino Sergio Brunetti Beniamino Panariello Luigia Russo Daniela |
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Institution: | Department of Systematic Pathology, Section of Dermatology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy. massimilianonino@yahoo.it |
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Abstract: | Spitz nevus is an uncommon, benign melanocytic neoplasm that shares many clinical and histological features with melanoma. It presents clinical ambiguity that makes the diagnosis and management of the patient difficult. We present our experience in the management of Spitz nevus by rigorous dermoscopic long-term follow-up of 8 Spitz nevi in patients younger than 12 years. Dermoscopic images, acquired every 6 months, show evolution and modifications of these lesions. The aim of this paper is to better understand the long-term modifications of nevi with starburst pattern to avoid surgical excision of these lesions in the pediatric age group. |
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