Some may also be removed for cosmetic or functional reasons, especially when the placement of a mole causes emotional distress for a child.
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When removing these very large moles, a plastic surgeon can help with the surgical excision and any reconstruction that may be needed to minimize scarring and improve appearance.Ĭongenital moles will need to be monitored for skin cancer. These moles have the greatest risk of developing melanoma. Some physicians may also refer to these as giant congenital nevi (GCN), which are technically congenital moles that are larger than 40 cm 2 in adulthood.Īt birth, LCMN and GCN are much smaller in width, but grow proportional to a child’s growth to reach over 20 cm 2. LCMN are more than 20 cm 2 (which is about 8 inches in width) in adulthood. The risk of melanoma increases with the size of the nevus.Ī rare form of congenital mole is the large congenital melanocytic nevus (LCMN), which occurs in approximately 1 in 20,000 newborns worldwide. Most congenital nevi usually do not cause health problems, but a small percentage may develop into skin cancer (melanoma) later in life. These moles are frequently found on the trunk or limbs, although they can appear anywhere on the body. These occur in 1% to 2% of the population. A congenital nevus, also known as a mole, is a type of pigmented birthmark that appears at birth or during a baby’s first year.
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