Giant cerebriform melanocytic nevus of the scalp: A case report

Giant melanocytic nevus is a rare condition caused by benign proliferation of melanocytes. There is a slight risk of malignancy in these lesions which should be noticed especially when they become larger. GCMN can be removed by plastic surgery.

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