Goldstein G D, Whitaker D C, Argenyi Z B, Bardach J
Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa, Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1988 Feb;18(2 Pt 2):429-30. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(88)70063-8.
It is uncommon for malignancy to develop in a sebaceous nevus before puberty. We report a case of basal cell carcinoma arising in a sebaceous nevus during childhood in a normal-appearing lesion. Periodic evaluation to detect malignant degeneration is recommended for children even if removal is encouraged at a future date.