Typical halo nevi in childhood: is a biopsy necessary?
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Abstract
We sent questionnaires to pediatric dermatologists inquiring whether anyone had seen a child with halo nevi that developed into melanoma. None of the respondents reported having seen such a development. We conclude that typical halo nevi in children are usually benign and a skin biopsy is probably not necessary.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy
- Nevus, Pigmented
- Skin Neoplasms