More specifically, it is a melanocytic skin lesion that can occur on more or less extensive areas of skin. Depending on the type and size of the nevus, the clinical picture of the patient who manifests it can vary. If on the one hand, a congenital melanocytic nevus may be small and not cause any kind of concern, on the other hand, it is possible that very large melanocytic lesions may occur at birth which can expose the patient to risks for their health.
responsible for the synthesis of the melanin pigment. In detail, the congenital melanocytic nevus represents the consequence of a "benign hyperproliferation of the aforementioned cells.
Despite the benign nature of the aforementioned high melanocytic proliferation, there is a risk that a congenital melanocytic nevus may evolve to a malignant tumor form (melanoma). This risk may be greater or lesser depending on the type of congenital melanocytic nevus manifested by the patient.
