Nevus spilus is a melanocytic cutaneous lesion consisting of a light brown background macule with numerous superimposed darker maculopapular speckles. Melanoma arising from a nevus spilus is rare, with less than 40 cases reported to date. The absolute risk for malignant transformation is not well defined, lacking a standardized management approach. We report a new case of melanoma arising from nevus spilus, with the additional peculiarity of multifocality. We offer our recommendations for the management of the condition.
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de Brito, M. H. T. S., Fernandes, C. M. B. M., Rosa, M. J. M. de P. M. da C., Dionísio, C. S. N. de M., Ferreira, J. C. M., & Garcia, M. M. A. P. da S. (2017). Synchronous melanomas arising within nevus spilus. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 92(1), 107–109. https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175230
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