Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma: a pediatric case.

Authors

  • A. El Bouhmadi
  • F. El Fatoiki Dermatology department , Chu IBN ROCHD Casablanca
  • M. Diouri Plastic surgery department, CHU IBN ROCHD Casablanca
  • F. Hali Dermatology department , Chu IBN ROCHD Casablanca
  • S. Chiheb Dermatology department , Chu IBN ROCHD Casablanca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.35.1.2725

Abstract

Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) is a rare, low-grade melanocytic tumor that primarily affects children and young adults. This report details a case of an 8-year-old girl presenting with a pigmented scalp lesion. Clinical examination revealed a black nodular tumor, confirmed through dermoscopy and histopathology to be PEM, characterized by large, pigmented melanocytes with epithelioid or spindle-shaped morphology. Immunohistochemistry showed positive staining for Melan-A and HMB-45. The lesion was surgically excised with no lymph node involvement or metastasis on follow-up. Despite potential regional lymph node metastasis, PEM typically has a benign clinical course, and complete surgical excision remains the preferred treatment.

 

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Published

2025-02-09

How to Cite

El Bouhmadi, A., El Fatoiki, F., Diouri, M., Hali, F., & Chiheb, S. (2025). Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma: a pediatric case. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 35(1), 27–9. https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.35.1.2725

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Original articles