Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC

The most recent articles from: January 2009

  • Acta Dermatovenerol Croat · Jan 2009

    Case Reports

    Halo phenomenon with regression of acquired melanocytic nevi: a case report.

    We report a case of halo-phenomenon in excisional biopsy of junctional nevi in a 19-year-old girl. The diagnosis was established histopathologically because of the lack of clinical halo and unspecific dermoscopic features. ⋯ Dermatologists should be familiar with the possible changes in benign melanocytic nevi, halo reactions and possible complete regression of melanocytic nevi. Diagnostic difficulties are seen in the ultimate phase of regression when melanocytes are diminished or destroyed with immune reaction.

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