Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Correction: A Case Report
May 2023
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Studysummary This case study describes a successful reconstructive treatment for a patient with a frontoparietal giant congenital melanocytic nevus, achieved through collaboration between plastic and hair restoration surgeons.
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The document discusses a case of a patient with a frontoparietal giant melanocytic congenital nevus, a large birthmark that can be aesthetically challenging. The patient underwent a multidisciplinary surgical treatment involving a plastic surgeon and a hair restoration surgeon. The plastic surgeon performed a partial excision W-plasty to re-create a hairline, while the hair restoration surgeon conducted a preview long hair Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) to achieve optimal scalp-nevus coverage. This approach suggests that a combined effort between different specialists can yield the best results for managing such conditions.
