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Multiple widespread eruptive Spitz naevi

R S Dawe1, N J Wainwright, A T Evans

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, U.K.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|July 17, 1998
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A young man developed numerous Spitz naevi, a type of skin lesion, which continue to appear four years later. Current treatments have not resolved this widespread eruption effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Spitz naevi are typically benign skin tumors, often presenting as solitary lesions.
  • Atypical Spitz naevi can pose diagnostic challenges, sometimes mimicking melanoma.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old male presented with a rare, widespread eruption of several hundred Spitz naevi.
  • The patient continued to develop new lesions over a 4-year period.
  • Existing treatments for this extensive presentation have been unsatisfactory.

Findings:

  • This case highlights the unusual presentation of multiple Spitz naevi in an adolescent.
  • The persistent and widespread nature of the eruption suggests a unique underlying etiology or response.
  • A review of the literature on the prognosis and treatment of multiple Spitz naevi is presented.

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Implications:

  • Further research is needed to understand the pathogenesis of widespread Spitz naevi.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies may be required for managing extensive and persistent cases.
  • Accurate diagnosis and long-term monitoring are crucial for patients with multiple Spitz naevi.