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Congenital Nevus - Treatment
Treatment Treatment of congenital nevi depends on size of the lesion, location, perceived risk for melanoma (serious type of skin cancer), and cosmetic outcome. The lifetime risk for malignant degeneration in a large congenital nevus is approximately 6%. In these cases, melanoma can arise in the first few years of life, and excision should be considered as soon as possible. Management is based on the individual and should be determined after consultation with parents and the medical team...Read the full article 
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