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ESTRELLA, V et al. Giants congenital melanocytic nevus: Report of three cases. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2012, vol.93, n.4. ISSN 1851-300X.

The Congenital Melanocytic Nevus are lesions melanocytic pigmented. Already apparent at birth but there are cases reported to the first year of life (Late Congenital Melanocytic Nevus). Certain features and evolution clinics that are important: the great compromise of aesthetic forms giant, meningeal melanocitosis association and its malignant transformation. We present three cases of Giants Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. It should be noted, that the purpose of this article is a review of the issue and guide the monitoring and control of them and point out the difficult treatment.

Palavras-chave : Congenital melanocytic nevus; Melanoma.