Synchronous melanomas arising within nevus spilus

An Bras Dermatol. 2017 Jan-Feb;92(1):107-109. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175230.

Abstract

Nevus spilus is a melanocytic cutaneous lesion consisting of a light brown background macule with numerous superimposed darker maculopapular speckles. Melanoma arising from a nevus spilus is rare, with less than 40 cases reported to date. The absolute risk for malignant transformation is not well defined, lacking a standardized management approach. We report a new case of melanoma arising from nevus spilus, with the additional peculiarity of multifocality. We offer our recommendations for the management of the condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanocytes / pathology
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology*
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*