Keloid scar harbouring malignant blue naevus emphasises the need for excision biopsy and routine histology

C. Theopold; S. Pritchard; D. A. McGrouther; A. Bayat

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2007.11.035

Keloid scar harbouring malignant blue naevus emphasises the need for excision biopsy and routine histology

C. Theopold, S. Pritchard, D. A. McGrouther, A. Bayat

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Abstract

We report the finding of a malignant blue naevus of 14.3 mm Breslow thickness in association with a keloid scar on the earlobe of an Afrocaribbean gentleman. Malignant blue naevus is extremely rare and to date it has not been reported in association with keloid scars. We recommend routine histopathological examination of all excised keloid scars. Where histopathological services are limited, examination should certainly be carried out for keloids with unusual characteristics. Excision should be complete, rather than intralesional, in order to avoid leaving behind areas of potential neoplasia. © 2007.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	93-95
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Volume	62
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2007.11.035
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009

Keywords

Excision biopsy
Histology
Keloid scar
Malignant blue naevus
Malignant melanoma

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Keloid scar harbouring malignant blue naevus emphasises the need for excision biopsy and routine histology

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