Shave Excision Versus Elliptical Excision of Nonpigmented Intradermal Melanocytic Nevi: Comparative Assessment of Recurrence and Cosmetic Outcomes

• Published in: Dermatologic surgery Vol. 47; no. 2; p. e21
• Main Authors: Camini, Leandra, Manzoni, Ana Paula Dornelles, Weber, Magda Blessmann, Luzzato, Laura, Soares, Andréa Santos, Bonamigo, Renan Rangel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Adult; Cicatrix - diagnosis; Cicatrix - epidemiology; Cicatrix - etiology; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures - methods; Esthetics; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - epidemiology; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - prevention & control; Nevus, Intradermal - epidemiology; Nevus, Intradermal - surgery; Patient Satisfaction; Severity of Illness Index; Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology; Skin Neoplasms - surgery; Treatment Outcome

Nonpigmented intradermal melanocytic nevi (IMN) are benign lesions often removed for cosmetic reasons. There is no consensus as to the best technique for IMN excision. To compare cosmetic outcomes and risk of recurrence after shave excision versus elliptical excision of IMN. In this randomized clini...