Giant cerebriform melanocytic nevus of the scalp: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Giant melanocytic nevus is a rare condition caused by benign proliferation of melanocytes. There is a slight risk of malignancy in these lesions which should be noticed especially when they become larger. GCMN can be removed by plastic surgery.

Keywords

• congenital nevi
• giant congenital melanocytic nevi
• malignant melanoma
• melanocytic nevus
• neurocutaneous melanosis