Blue nevus, malignantC43.L
Synonym(s)
Nevus bleu maligner
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Malignant transformation of a blue nevus, usually starting from the cellular type of the blue nevus, with rapid lymphogenic metastasis.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
In the dermis large globoidal cells in alveolar arrangement, cell and nuclear polymorphism, hyperchromatic giant cells, numerous mitoses, characteristic circumscribed necroses in the tumor parenchyma area. Tumor cells in the marginal sinus of the lymph nodes.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Blue nevus (Naevus bleu); malignant melanoma
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Excision with sufficient safety distance and aftercare. S.u. melanoma, malignant.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Unfavorable, death mostly within one year due to lymph node, lung, pericardial and brain metastases.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
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- Sonmez Ergun S et al (2001) Guess what! Malignant transformation in a cellular blue nevus of long duration. Eur J Dermatol 11: 265-267