Maryum Mehboobabout 4 years ago

Congenital melanocytic nevus

Congenital melanocytic nevi are benign lesions found in the skin. It is formed as a result of proliferation of melanocytes (pigmented cells of skin) found at birth. It is classified into 3 types according to the diameter: 1. Small-sized congenital melanocytic nevus: Diameter < 2cm 2. Medium-sized congenital melanocytic nevus: Diameter between 2 to 20 cm 3. Giant congenital melanocytic nevus: Large sized patch sometimes with hairy patch Picture credit: https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/dermatology/congenital-melanocytic-nevus/