SYNDROMES ASSOCIATED WITH MELANOCYTIC NEVI

Melanocytic nevi have been reported in association with several congen ital syndromes. This review describes the clinical and cutaneous manif estations of six syndromes associated with congenital melanocytic nevi , two associated with acquired nevi, and six associated with melanocyt ic nevi in which insufficient evidence exists to classify them as cong enital or acquired. It is important to recognize these associations to evaluate and counsel patients with melanocytic nevi. Early recognitio n will also facilitate timely intervention.