Congenital Glioblastoma multiforme and eruptive disseminated Spitz nevi. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mandel, Victor; Persechino, Flavia; Berardi, Alberto; Ponti, Giovanni; Ciardo, Silvana; Rossi, Cecilia; Pellacani, Giovanni; Farnetani, Francesca
• Is Part Of: Italian journal of pediatrics. Volume 42:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Congenital glioblastoma multiforme -- Chemotherapy -- Spitz nevi -- Eruptive disseminated Spitz nevi -- Reflectance confocal microscopy; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1186/s13052-016-0260-9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1824-7288

Abstract

Abstract Background Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the deadliest malignant primary brain tumor in adults. GBM develops primarily in the cerebral hemispheres but can develop in other parts of the central nervous system. Its congenital variant is a very rare disease with few cases described in literature. Case presentation We describe the case of a patient with congenital GBM who developed eruptive disseminated Spitz nevi (EDSN) after chemotherapy. Few cases of EDSN have been described in literature and this rare clinical variant, which occurs predominantly in adults, is characterized by multiple Spitz nevi in the trunk, buttocks, elbows and knees. There is no satisfactory treatment for EDSN and the best therapeutic choice is considered the clinical observation of melanocytic lesions. Conclusion We recommend a close follow-up of these patients with clinical observation, dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM). However, we suggest a surgical excision of the lesions suspected of being malignant.