Sunday, September 18, 2011

Clinical Characteristics and Risk of Melanoma Development from Giant Congenital Melanocytic Naevi in Korea: A Nationwide Retrospective Study

Abstract

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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