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

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

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 cann...

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Main Authors: Francesca Sampogna, Melinda González, Mirella Pascini-Garrigós, Neus Calbet-Llopart, Jennifer L. Hay, Bruce S. Bauer, Susana Puig, Josep Malvehy, Ashfaq A. Marghoob, Cristina Carrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica 2021-06-01
Series:Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Subjects:
feelings
congenital melanocytic naevi
scarring
surgery
survey
visual impact
Online Access: https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/html/10.2340/00015555-3826

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