Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

    Congenital melanocytic nevus (giant congenital nevus) is a risk factor for malignant melanoma. Note the large size (> 20 cm), irregular border, and heterogeneous color.

Photo courtesy of Carl Washington, MD and Mona Saraiya, MD, MPH via the Public Health Image Library of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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