Korean J Dermatol.  2007 Dec;45(12):1303-1306.

Three Cases of Malignant Melanoma Possibly Arising in a Long Standing Melanocytic Nevus

• Park HS
• Cho KH

Abstract

Cutaneous malignant melanoma usually develops de novo, but it sometimes arises from preexistent melanocytic nevi including congenital and acquired one. In western societies, malignant melanoma arising from melanocytic nevus is relatively common. However, the Orientals seldom develop malignant melanoma associated with melanocytic nevus. Herein, we report three unusual cases of malignant melanoma which were supposed to be developed from melanocytic nevus.

Keyword

Malignant melanoma; Melanocytic nevus

MeSH Terms

Melanoma*
Nevus, Pigmented*