Recurrent Spitz nevus. Case report and review of the literature

Am J Dermatopathol. 1994 Aug;16(4):409-13.

Abstract

The recurrence of Spitz nevus (SN) both after partial and full excision is a rare but benign event that may simulate metastatic melanoma. We describe a 5-year-old girl in whom the tumor, which had histopathologic features of SN, recurred twice. The first recurrence was after electrodessication, whereas the second was after full excision. A review of the available studies on recurrent Spitz nevus is also performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Desiccation
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell / pathology*
  • Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery