Case report and review of an unusual congenital follicular melanocytic nevus in a child
We present a case of a 7-year-old girl with a congenital melanocytic nevus exhibiting a unique follicular pigmentation pattern. The lesion was present since birth and was largely asymptomatic. Regular dermatological follow-ups and patient education on self-screening and sun protection were recommended. This case highlights the wide-ranging morphological appearance of congenital melanocytic nevus and underscores the recommendations of monitoring for potential malignancy and addressing psychosocial impacts.
Authors
- Siddiq Moolla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4739-1163)
- Liy-Wong Carmen
Institutions
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313x251350364
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00