[Acquired, surface giant nevus cell nevi in generalized, atrophic, benign epidermolysis bullosa]

Hautarzt. 1989 Aug;40(8):523-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 10-year old girl with generalized benign atrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) developed large nevomelanocytic nevi over a period of 1 year. Since such nevoid lesions have been repeatedly observed in other patients with generalized benign atrophic EB they should be regarded as a characteristic clinical feature of this type of mechanobullous disease. Regular observation of such patients will demonstrate the significance of these pigmented lesions as precursors of malignant melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology*
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*