A Small Series of Large Congenital Nevi: Clinical and Dermoscopic Follow-up

Authors

  • Christina Stefanaki First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece
  • Alexander Stratigos First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0466

Keywords:

congenital nevi, large congenital nevi, giant congenital nevi, dermoscopy

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Published

2026-04-01

How to Cite

Stefanaki, C., & Stratigos, A. (2026). A Small Series of Large Congenital Nevi: Clinical and Dermoscopic Follow-up. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 106, adv–2026. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0466

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Research letter