The Three Most Important Things to Tell Parents of a Newborn/Infant with a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

Authors

  • F. Arcangeli Dermatologist G. Marconi University Rome Italy

Keywords:

Melanocitic nevus, Congenital nevus, Cutaneous melanoma risk, Surgical tratment

Abstract

Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are benign lesions which are typically classified according to their size. The significant attention given to CMN is justified by both aesthetic concerns and the risk of cutaneous melanoma. The author reports the most up-to-date estimates regarding the risk of melanoma and indicates the three most important things to communicate to the parents of a child with a congenital melanocytic nevus.

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Author Biography

F. Arcangeli, Dermatologist G. Marconi University Rome Italy

Corresponding author:

Prof. Fabio Arcangeli,
Guglielmo Marconi
Univeristy,
Rome, Italy
e-mail:
fabio.arcangeli4@gmail.com

Published

2026-01-14

How to Cite

Arcangeli, F. (2026). The Three Most Important Things to Tell Parents of a Newborn/Infant with a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 2(3), 16–19. Retrieved from https://scientificeditorial.com/index.php/IJPD/article/view/Newborn-Infant-with-a-Congenital-Melanocytic-Nevus

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. Special Issue

Section

NARRATIVE REVIEW
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