A Case Of Pediatric Noduler Malign Melanoma Developed On Basis Of The Congenital Giant Melanocytic Nevus

Year 2000, Volume: 1 Issue: 3, 35 - 37, 01.12.2000

Şebnem Çalkavur Şeref Targan Ragıp Ortaç Erkin Serdaroğlu Canan Vergin Füsun Atlıhan

Abstract

Although malignant melanoma is the most frequently seen type of skin cancer in children, its frequency among solid tumours is quite rare. Congenital giant melanocytic nevus is a risk factor for malignant melanoma and it is well known that neurogenic sarcomas, liposarcomas, rhabdomyosarcomas, undifferentiated small round and pinnece cell tumours can also be formed on this nevus. In this report, a 3 year old patient with a primary diagnosis of round cell sarcoma who later diagnosed as malignant melanoma is presented.

Keywords

Congenital giant melanocytic nevus, malignant melanoma, congenital nevi

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