Moles

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Congenital Moles

Overview

Congenital nevi appear on approximately 1 percent of newborns. A congenital nevus (plural is nevi) is a mole that is present at or develops shortly after birth. A distinction is made between small and giant nevi

Traditionally, a giant congenital nevus is greater than 20 centimeters (cm) in diameter, while a small nevi is less than 1.5 cm. A more practical classification has been suggested, depending on the ease of surgical removal and the anatomic location of...Read the full article