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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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Congenital melanocytic nevi: Catch them early!
Karthika Natarajan1, Pavai Arunachalam2, D Sundar3, CR Srinivas1
1 Department of Dermatology, PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
2 Department of Paediatric Surgery, PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
3 Department of Ophthalmology, PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
Correspondence Address:
Karthika Natarajan
Department of Dermatology, PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0974-2077.110097
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We report a 2-week-old neonate with a large congenital melanocytic nevus over face treated with surgical curettage followed by a combination of carbon dioxide laser and Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet lasers. The results were satisfactory with near complete resolution after 1 year of age. This case is reported to emphasize the timely management and the importance of curettage prior to development of rete ridges. |
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