Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Thais Heinke
Rua Miro vetorazzo 115 casa 115 Demarchi Sao Bernardo do Campo SP
Brazil
Research Article
Clinical and Histopathological Characteristics of Genital Melanocytic Nevi: A Report of 109 Cases and a Review of the Literature
Author(s): Samira Yarak, Nilceo Schwery Michalany, Thais Heinke and Joao Noberto StavaleSamira Yarak, Nilceo Schwery Michalany, Thais Heinke and Joao Noberto Stavale
Melanocytic lesions on the genital area are rare and poorly documented; they occur more frequently on the vulva and less often on the perineum, pubic area, and male genitalia. Genital melanocytic nevi exhibit features similar to nevi occurring on other areas of the body; in addition, they display high clinical and histopathological variability and are mostly classified as common nevi. However, a benign subtype of genital nevi that occurs in young women is known as atypical melanocytic nevi. These nevi exhibit distinct morphological characteristics that sometimes overlap with those of cutaneous melanoma.
A retrospective systematic review was performed of 111 biopsy specimens of pigmented lesions on the vulva, perineum, pubic area, penis, and scrotum collected between 1998 and 2009 to assess their clinicopathological characteristics. In this sample, there were 101 cases of common.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000160