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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 214-216 |
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Congenital giant melanocytic nevus with ambiguous genitalia in an 8-year-old child: A rare combination
Aliyu Ibrahim1, Abdullah Ramatu2
1 Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
2 Dermatology Unit, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Aliyu Ibrahim
Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/2278-0521.127073
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Congenital melanocytic nevi may be common, quite extensive and even benign, but a giant congenital nevus is rare and has potential for malignant transformation. Giant nevus could occur in any part of the body; though, it is most common on the trunk and may be associated with other congenital malformations such as spina bifida, meningocele. However, there is a dearth of information on its combination with ambiguous genitalia. We therefore report a case of an 8-year-old child with a giant melanocytic nevus on the face and neck with widespread satellite nevi and ambiguous genitalia. |
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