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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 3/2005

01-10-2005 | Original Paper

Giant congenital melanocytic nevi: long-term results of treatment modalities

Authors: G. Pirson, R. Vanwijck, A. de Vooght, F. Veyckmans, B. Bayet

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

We present our long-term results of 44 children treated for giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN). Although controversial, their potential malignancy enforces their removal. The choice of the technique is a real challenge but should attempt to remove all of the involved tissue with minor cosmetic deformity. Our present approach favours the use of multimodality therapy, and different surgical procedures being used for each region.
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Metadata
Title
Giant congenital melanocytic nevi: long-term results of treatment modalities
Authors
G. Pirson
R. Vanwijck
A. de Vooght
F. Veyckmans
B. Bayet
Publication date
01-10-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-005-0735-1

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