Serial Excision of a Nevus Sebaceous of Jadassohn on the Scalp
June 2025
in “
Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
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Studysummary In this study, a 14-year-old boy with nevus sebaceous on his scalp underwent a three-stage serial excision, resulting in complete lesion removal with minimal scarring and no recurrence after six months.
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The study discusses the case of a 14-year-old male with a Nevus Sebaceous of Jadassohn (NSJ) on the scalp, which was treated using a three-stage serial excision method. This approach was chosen due to the lesion's large size and the challenges posed by the scalp's limited soft tissue flexibility and hair-bearing skin. The serial excision resulted in the complete removal of the NSJ, minimal scarring, no significant alopecia, and no recurrence during a 6-month follow-up period. The study highlights the effectiveness of serial excision for large NSJ lesions on the scalp.
