TY - JOUR A1 - Abubakar, Yakubu A1 - Ahmad, Hafsat A1 - Faruk, Jamilu T1 - Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevi: Case Report and Review of Literature Y1 - 2018/10/1 JF - Sub-Saharan African Journal of Medicine JO - Sub-Saharan Afr J Med SP - 138 EP - 141 VL - 5 IS - 4 UR - https://www.ssajm.org/article.asp?issn=2384-5147;year=2018;volume=5;issue=4;spage=138;epage=141;aulast=Abubakar DO - 10.4103/ssajm.ssajm_27_18 N2 - Background: Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is defined as a melanocytic lesion present at birth that reaches a diameter of more than 20 cm in adulthood. Its incidence is estimated as below 1:500,000 newborns. These lesions have a major psychosocial impact on the patient and the family because of its unsightly appearance in addition to neurological complications and high risk of malignant transformation into a melanoma. Case: A 6-month-old girl presented with hyperpigmented skin lesions over the back, gluteal regions, perineum, thighs, and scalp since birth with a progressive increase in number and sizes of satellite lesions all over the body. A clinical diagnosis of giant cell melanocytic nevi was made because of the sizes, location, and color of the lesions. Although she was planned to have a thorough neurological assessment due to the number and sizes of the lesions, she was lost to follow-up because of financial constraints and the perception that no medical/surgical intervention could be offered to her. Conclusions: Giant congenital melanocytic nevi are rarely seen or reported. It is however worthy to note that adequate investigation, proper and effective communications between physicians and the parents/patient, and monitoring for neurological complications are essential in ensuring satisfaction in the quality of life of these patients. ER -