Halo dermatitis around a melanocytic naevus: Meyerson's naevus

Nicholls, David A.; Mason, Graham

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1988.tb01761.x

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“…On the other hand, other authors support the idea that they are different processes [5, 6]because the clinical, histological and evolutional data of both entities are very different [5]. The clinical findings which suggest that they are separate processes are that the eczematous halo does not show depigmentation and is pruriginous [1, 6]. The histology favours the latter hypothesis: the eczematous halo does not show the regression changes which are characteristic of the halo naevus [5].…”

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“…Some authors consider these two as the opposite ends of the same immunological processes [3, 4]. On the other hand, other authors support the idea that they are different processes [5, 6]because the clinical, histological and evolutional data of both entities are very different [5]. The clinical findings which suggest that they are separate processes are that the eczematous halo does not show depigmentation and is pruriginous [1, 6].…”

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confidence: 74%

“…Meyerson’s phenomenon has not only been described with melanocytic naevi but also with other entities such as dermatofibroma. Although both processes involve the immune system, the mechanisms are different [5, 6]. Some authors consider these two as the opposite ends of the same immunological processes [3, 4].…”

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Progression of Meyerson’s Naevus to Sutton’s Naevus

Ramón¹,

Silvestre²,

Betlloch³

et al. 2000

Dermatology

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Progression of Meyerson’s Naevus to Sutton’s Naevus

Ramón¹,

Silvestre²,

Betlloch³

et al. 2000

Dermatology

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“…Unlike the more frequently observed halo nevus or nevus Sutton, the nevus remains unchanged after the inflammatory process has disappeared. In 1988, Nicholls and Mason [5]proposed the eponym ‘Meyerson’s nevus’. Since then, this, also called ‘Meyerson phenomenon’ [6], has rarely been seen in relation with other skin tumors [7, 8].…”

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Meyerson Phenomenon within a Nevus flammeus

Hofer¹

2002

Dermatology

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Only few reports about eczematous reactions overlying nevi flammei exist. All of them were observed in children. The description of an eczematous reaction within a congenital nevus flammeus on the left lower leg of a male adult gives reason to discuss this rare phenomenon. Eczema or inflammatory changes within a port-wine stain may mostly be a collision dermatosis with an atopic dermatitis, especially when they arise in children and are localized to the neck and face. When they are observed within a grossly visible vascular malformation, as for example in the Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, they may have a pathogenesis similar to stasis dermatitis. In rare cases, an eczematous reaction within a nevus flammeus may be the result of genetic mosaicism and is interpreted as a variant of the so-called Meyerson phenomenon.

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“…In Meyerson’s nevus, epidermal spongiosis is responsible for the clinical appearance of the erythematous, vesicular and scaling peripheral ring which may be pruritic [10]. This change may involve 1 or more nevi simultaneously, and it is more often seen in young adults.…”

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Targetoid Hemosiderotic Nevus

2005

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Background: Simulators of malignant melanoma comprise a heterogenous group of melanocytic and nonmelanocytic lesions of the skin. Among frequent clinical mimickers of melanoma are injured melanocytic nevi. Any change in the clinical appearance of a pre-existing nevus should alert the clinician to exclude the possibility of malignant transformation in order to early identify a lesion at a stage when complete cure can still be achieved. Objective: The purpose of this study was to present the clinical, dermoscopic and histopathologic findings of a series of acquired melanocytic nevi which abruptly developed a pigmented peripheral halo, presumably following minor trauma. Methods: A series of 6 cases of acquired melanocytic nevi which suddenly developed a targetoid halo were included in the study. All lesions were evaluated by dermoscopy. Three cases were surgically removed at different stages of evolution and submitted to histopathologic examination. In all cases, follow-up was obtained. Results: All the lesions arose on trauma-prone skin sites of young women. The sudden development of an asymptomatic, targetoid halo on a long-lasting, acquired exophytic nevus was the main presentation. Whereas the central nevus persisted, the ecchymotic halo ultimately disappeared. Histopathologic examination disclosed changes of the traumatized nevus in the central part, whereas the ring showed hemorrhage and hemosiderin deposits. Increased numbers of small vessels with hobnail characteristics were associated features. Conclusions: Targetoid hemosiderotic nevus is a distinctive clinicopathologic variant of traumatized acquired melanocytic nevus which should be included in the list of clinical simulators of melanoma.

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Halo dermatitis around a melanocytic naevus: Meyerson's naevus

Abstract: A case of halo dermatitis (eczema) around a pigmented naevus is reported. This appears to be a not uncommon condition which is not described in major dermatology textbooks. The relevant literature is reviewed, and the eponym 'Meyerson's naevus' is suggested.

Cited by 48 publications

References 7 publications

Progression of Meyerson’s Naevus to Sutton’s Naevus

Progression of Meyerson’s Naevus to Sutton’s Naevus

Meyerson Phenomenon within a Nevus flammeus

Targetoid Hemosiderotic Nevus

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