A giant naevus, can cover very huge areas of the skin Cosmetic problems and degenerating risk are always present (risk of melanoma estimated in about 1 % of cases). The treatment is often complex, requiring sometimes numerous iterative interventions.
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The most used and the most reliable techniques are the following ones :
Very often, the experimented surgeon will combine some of these techniques to obtain a personalized treatment.
A schedule operating, as precise as possible, is established during the first consultation. The knowledge of this last one is a very reassuring element for the families, allowing to preview number of interventions and total duration of the treatment.
Some giant lesions will be not treated completely. Aims of treatment and supervision will be clearly exposed to the families.
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