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

Merkel cell carcinomas are highly aggressive neuroendocrine skin tumors that have a poor prognosis. The authors present a case report and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: CARCINOMA, MERKEL CELL, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY, SKIN

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible, re-absorbable, immunologically inert polymer that induces neocollagenesis through a subclinical inflammatory response. It is indicated for restoration of facial volume associated with facial lipoatrophy in immunocompetent or HIV-immunodeficient patients. In addition there are cosmetic indications for extra facial areas. For more than three decades it has been used in medical devices such as plates, screws, intraosseous and soft tissue implants, and as a biodegradable vector for drugs, in sutures and stents. The present article is aimed at presenting a literature review on the indications, application method, and complications of the use of PLLA.

Keywords: COLLAGEN; SKIN AGING; REJUVENATION