GIANT CONGENITAL NEVI - CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS WITHA SUGGESTED SURGICAL PROTOCOL

Giant congenital naevi (GCN) are hamartomas of neuroectodermal origin evident from birth. The definition of a GCN has varied, however involv ement of 20% of the body surface is usually an accepted qualification. This produces a cosmetic defect and there is a risk of malignant tran sformation. Curettage of these lesions in the first few weeks after bi rth provides excellent cosmetic results with minimal scarring. Dermapl aning of the periphery of the lesion either at the primary procedure o r at a secondary procedure deals with the other area which is not trea ted by curettage.