Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2011;3(2):152-155
Giant congenial melanocytic nevi are uncommon lesions that have a higher risk of developing into cutaneous melanomas. When located on the face, they can cause neurological
problems, including leptomeningeal melanocytosis and epilepsy. They can also be unattractive. A case of a 17-year-old female patient with congenial melanocytic nevus affect-
ing one-third of the right side of her face is reported. The patient underwent the lesion’s resection and reconstruction with a partial skin graft in a single surgery. The objective of this study was to demonstrate a therapeutic proposal for congenial melanocytic nevi located in the periorbicular region.
Keywords: NEVUS, PIGMENTED, NEVI AND MELANOMAS, SKIN, TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS
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