Visual Impact of Large and Giant Congenital Naevi: Comparison of Surgical Scars with Naevi Before Surgery

• Main Authors: Francesca Sampogna (Author), Melinda González (Author), Mirella Pascini-Garrigós (Author), Neus Calbet-Llopart (Author), Jennifer L. Hay (Author), Bruce S. Bauer (Author), Susana Puig (Author), Josep Malvehy (Author), Ashfaq A. Marghoob (Author), Cristina Carrera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Surgical attempts to remove large/giant congenital melanocytic naevi (LGCMN) are supported mainly by the theoretical improvement in patients' self-image; however such surgery can result in unaesthetic scarring. We hypothesize that difference in appearance itself has an impact, and hence surgery...