Asymptomatic neonatal neurocutaneous melanosis

Giant congenital nevi in 1% of cases are associated with anomalies of the central nervous system, which are characteristic of neurocutaneous melanosis. When neurocutaneous melanosis becomes symptomatic, it is associated with a poor prognosis. With recommended neonatal screening, asymptomatic neonata...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2012-12, Vol.19 (12), p.1319-1321
Main Authors: Abbo, O, Dubedout, S, Ballouhey, Q, Maza, A, Sevely, A, Galinier, P
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Asymptomatic Diseases
Brain - pathology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Melanosis - congenital
Melanosis - pathology
Neurocutaneous Syndromes - congenital
Neurocutaneous Syndromes - pathology
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Summary:Giant congenital nevi in 1% of cases are associated with anomalies of the central nervous system, which are characteristic of neurocutaneous melanosis. When neurocutaneous melanosis becomes symptomatic, it is associated with a poor prognosis. With recommended neonatal screening, asymptomatic neonatal cases are being discovered more frequently. On the basis of this observation, we consider various aspects of this association.
ISSN:1769-664X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2012.09.009