Risk of melanoma in congenital melanocytic nevi of all sizes : A systematic review

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Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are commonly encountered benign skin lesions in newborns. Larger CMN is associated with a higher lifetime risk of developing melanoma. However, the level of risk is unclear when CMN are small or medium-sized. Our objective was to assess melanoma risk in patients with CMN of all size categories. A literature review with meta-analysis was performed. Prevalence and incidence densities of melanoma at onset were calculated in the entire study population and according to CMN size, type of treatment and location of the CMN. A total of 91 melanomas were reported in 7915 patients (1.15%, 95% CI, 0.93-1.41). The overall incidence density was 0.057% person-years (95% CI, 0.044-0.071). The risk ratio of melanoma incidence densities was 21.9 (95% CI, 8.55-56.3) in large to giant CMN compared with small to medium CMN at 15 years of age. The incidence density was higher in CMN located on the trunk and as well as in those which were untreated or partially treated versus complete excision. Our review suggests patients with CMN of medium, large and giant size are at risk of melanoma, whereas the risk remains unknown for small CMN.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:37

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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 37(2023), 1 vom: 23. Jan., Seite 32-39

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Scard, Camille [VerfasserIn]
Aubert, Hélène [VerfasserIn]
Wargny, Matthieu [VerfasserIn]
Martin, Ludovic [VerfasserIn]
Barbarot, Sebastien [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Review
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 15.12.2022

Date Revised 21.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jdv.18581

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM346657628