Dermatológia pre prax 3/2017

Melanocytic nevi in children

The clinical spectrum of melanocytic nevi in children is varied and different from the adult population. These include not only congenital nevi but also acquired nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, halo nevi and spilus nevi. Nevi in pediatric patients are different in natural history with different evolution, therefore we should take another criterias in their management. This review provides an overview on nevi in children, focusing on their dynamic evolution over time, course of nevogenesis and phenotypic markers for increased risk of melanoma in adolescence and adulthood. Special considerations for Spitz nevi and nevi located in particular sites - scalp, acral, genital are highlighted.

Keywords: acquired melanocytic nevi, congenital melanocytic nevi, Spitz nevi, management of nevi in children