Quality of Life and Stigmatization in Children with Congenital Melanocytic Nevi Before and After Nevus Excision

Summary

Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are a quite common congenital disorder. Over years, surgical excision was proposed to the patients because transformation into a malignant skin tumor (melanoma) was feared. Recent data proof that the risk for malignancy was overestimated. Nowadays still a lot of patients express their wish for surgical removal out of aesthetic reasons and psychological impacts. Many patients and families experience stigmatization because of the nevus. To proof a medical indication for surgical removal the investigators want to evaluate the quality of life and stigmatization before and after nevus surgery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with a congenital melanocytic nevi of at least 2 cm2 that will be removed surgically
* age between 9 months and 16 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* mental retardation of the child
* insufficient knowledge of the German language of both parents
* severe comorbidities
* previous therapies done for the CMN (dermabrasion, surgery, laser)

Conditions3

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