Naevus-associated lentigo maligna: coincidence or continuum?

Hippokratia. 2011 Oct;15(4):373-5.

Abstract

Despite the high frequency of intradermal facial nevi in adults, the development of lentigo maligna (LM) within a preexisting nevus is considered exceptionally rare. Herein we describe an emblematic case of nevus associated facial LM and discuss whether such "collision" is coincidental or a consequence of malignant transformation.

Keywords: dermoscopy; lentigo maligna; melanoma; nevus; nevus-associated melano.

Publication types

  • Case Reports