Background: Giant congenital melanocytic naevi (GCMN) are known risk factors for the development of melanoma. However, melanoma risk among Asians is rarely evaluated.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk of melanoma development from GCMN in Koreans, we performed a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Korea. GCMN were defined as those comprising ≥ 5% body surface area in children or measuring ≥ 20 cm in adults.
Methods: A total of 131 patients with GCMN were enrolled, and they had a mean age of 10.3 years (range, birth to 70 years).
Results: The ...
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