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[Multiple Spitz nevus].

F Dardano1, E Colombo, G A Tacchini

  • 1Unità Operativa Autonoma di Dermatologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Andrea, A.S.L. 11 di Vercelli, Italy.

Minerva Pediatrica
|March 28, 2003
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Spitz nevi are benign melanocytic tumors in children. This report details a rare case of multiple agminated Spitz nevi in a young girl, discussing clinical and histological features.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Spitz nevus, a benign juvenile melanoma, was first described by Sophie Spitz in 1948.
  • It typically presents as a solitary, dome-shaped papule on the face or extremities of children and adolescents.
  • This melanocytic tumor accounts for 1% to 8% of pediatric skin tumors.

Observation:

  • The solitary form is most common, appearing as a hairless papule or nodule (3-15 mm) in various colors.
  • Histologically, Spitz nevi are classified as junctional, compound, or intradermal based on melanocyte location.
  • Rarely, multiple Spitz nevi can occur in agminated (clustered) or disseminated (widespread) patterns, with fewer than 50 cases reported globally.

Findings:

  • This report presents a rare case of multiple agminated Spitz nevi on the face of a 2-year-old girl.

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  • The case includes clinical presentation, histological features, and a 3-year follow-up.
  • The grouped form typically affects children's faces, even on altered skin pigmentation.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to the limited literature on multiple agminated Spitz nevi.
    • Understanding the clinical and histological variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • Further research may elucidate the pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for rare presentations of Spitz nevi.