Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma - A case report

Abstract

Heavily pigmented epithelioid melanocytic tumors are rare. They include epithelioid blue nevus with or without Carney complex, epithelioid combined nevus, and the recently described pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma. Despite histologic similarities, these lesions have varying clinical courses, ranging from benign indolent lesions to rumors that metastasize. We report a case of pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma in a six-year-old girl who had no symptoms or signs of Carney complex. No malignancy was detected by clinical evaluation.