Congenital melanocytic nevus

Congenital melanocytic nevus
Other namescongenital melanocytic naevus syndrome, congenital melanocytic naevi, congenital melanocytic nevi
Congenital melanocytic nevus
SpecialtyOncology, dermatology 

The congenital melanocytic nevus is a type of melanocytic nevus (or mole) found in infants at birth. This type of birthmark occurs in an estimated 1% of infants worldwide; it is located in the area of the head and neck 15% of the time.

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