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Melanoma Developing from an Intradermal Nevus: Report on Two Patients
Daniela Ledić Drvar1, Jaka Radoš, Ivana Manola
1Daniela Ledic Drvar, MD, PhD, University Hospital Centre Zagreb Department of Dermatology and Venereology School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; dledic@kbc-zagreb.hr.
Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
|October 16, 2023
Summary
Malignant transformation of intradermal nevi into melanoma is rare, especially in older adults. This report details two such cases, highlighting the importance of clinical and dermoscopic evaluation of all nevi, including intradermal ones, for early detection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous melanomas can arise from nevi, with junctional and compound nevi more frequently implicated than intradermal nevi.
- Malignant transformation of intradermal nevi is considered rare, with a low statistical occurrence in the elderly population.
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