What is Congenital Melanocytic Nevus?
Congenital melanocytic nevus is commonly known as a birthmark or mole. It is a cluster of pigmented cells; the size and color of the birthmark should be watched for any changes over time that could indicate possible skin cancer (melanoma). These may occur anywhere on the body,e.g. skin, tongue, eye.
Who has Congenital Melanocytic Nevus at PatientsLikeMe?
- 5 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 3 say Congenital Melanocytic Nevus is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 20% | Females |
|---|---|
| 80% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Congenital Melanocytic Nevus patients who have completed their condition history