Regressing Eruptive Disseminated Spitz Nevi

Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 Jul-Aug;32(4):e181-3. doi: 10.1111/pde.12605. Epub 2015 May 13.

Abstract

The eruptive disseminated form of Spitz nevi (EDSN) is the rarest variant, is cosmetically disabling, and has a poorly documented natural history. We report the case of a 4-year-old boy with more than 100 Spitz nevi that have significantly regressed 8 years after onset. There is no satisfactory treatment for EDSN. There have been no reports of supervening malignancy. Our case illustrates the possibility of regression of EDSN, corroborating long-term observation as a safe and acceptable management option.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell / diagnosis
  • Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell / physiopathology*
  • Observation / methods
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Watchful Waiting / methods