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Halo nevus

MedGen UID:
141636
Concept ID:
C0474824
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Halo nevi; Leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum of Sutton
SNOMED CT: Halo nevus (78325005); Halo nevus (398028009); Sutton's nevus (398028009)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006778
OMIM®: 234300

Definition

A melanocytic nevus characterized by circumferential depigmentation. It is usually associated with a brisk lymphocytic infiltrate. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVHalo nevus

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Farabi B, Khan S, Jamgochian M, Atak MF, Jain M, Rao BK
J Cosmet Dermatol 2023 Dec;22(12):3213-3222. Epub 2023 Sep 27 doi: 10.1111/jocd.15827. PMID: 37759421
Ohguchi R, Kato H, Furuhashi T, Nakamura M, Nishida E, Watanabe S, Shintani Y, Morita A
Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2015 May;31(5):260-4. Epub 2015 Mar 12 doi: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.02.003. PMID: 25910561
Mulekar SV, Issa AA, Eisa AA
J Cosmet Laser Ther 2007 Dec;9(4):245-8. doi: 10.1080/14764170701658229. PMID: 18236244

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Villegas-Calzada MF, Acatitla-Acevedo GA, Anda-Ortiz N, Morales-Sánchez MA
Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex 2024;81(2):73-78. doi: 10.24875/BMHIM.23000083. PMID: 38768496
Ruby KN, Li Z, Yan S
J Cutan Pathol 2021 Apr;48(4):519-525. Epub 2020 Nov 25 doi: 10.1111/cup.13916. PMID: 33184871
De Sanctis V, Khater D
Acta Biomed 2019 Sep 6;90(3):341-344. doi: 10.23750/abm.v90i3.8737. PMID: 31580326Free PMC Article
Patrizi A, Bentivogli M, Raone B, Dondi A, Tabanelli M, Neri I
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2013 Feb;27(2):e148-52. Epub 2012 Mar 15 doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04504.x. PMID: 22416855
Gupta S, Gupta S, Mahendra A, Gupta S
Dermatol Surg 2006 Jun;32(6):871-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32180.x. PMID: 16792661

Diagnosis

Farabi B, Khan S, Jamgochian M, Atak MF, Jain M, Rao BK
J Cosmet Dermatol 2023 Dec;22(12):3213-3222. Epub 2023 Sep 27 doi: 10.1111/jocd.15827. PMID: 37759421
Wick MR, Santa Cruz DJ, Gru AA
Semin Diagn Pathol 2017 Jan;34(1):99-107. Epub 2016 Nov 29 doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2016.11.008. PMID: 27979335
Arzberger E, Niederkorn A, Cerroni L, Hofmann-Wellenhof R
J Am Acad Dermatol 2016 Jul;75(1):e15-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.12.057. PMID: 27317534
Vainstein G, Nemet AY
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 May-Jun;32(3):e73-4. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000250. PMID: 25105522
Gupta S, Gupta S, Mahendra A, Gupta S
Dermatol Surg 2006 Jun;32(6):871-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32180.x. PMID: 16792661

Therapy

Villegas-Calzada MF, Acatitla-Acevedo GA, Anda-Ortiz N, Morales-Sánchez MA
Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex 2024;81(2):73-78. doi: 10.24875/BMHIM.23000083. PMID: 38768496
Kuet K, Goodfield M
Clin Exp Dermatol 2014 Aug;39(6):717-9. Epub 2014 Jul 1 doi: 10.1111/ced.12385. PMID: 24986573
Pustisek N, Sikanić-Dugić N, Hirsl-Hećej V, Domljan ML
Coll Antropol 2010 Apr;34 Suppl 2:295-7. PMID: 21305746
Bello-Quintero CE, Gonzalez ME, Alvarez-Connelly E
Pediatr Dermatol 2010 Jul-Aug;27(4):368-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01171.x. PMID: 20653854
Gupta S, Gupta S, Mahendra A, Gupta S
Dermatol Surg 2006 Jun;32(6):871-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32180.x. PMID: 16792661

Prognosis

Villegas-Calzada MF, Acatitla-Acevedo GA, Anda-Ortiz N, Morales-Sánchez MA
Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex 2024;81(2):73-78. doi: 10.24875/BMHIM.23000083. PMID: 38768496
Kano S, Nakamura M, Nojiri Y, Magara T, Yoshimitsu M, Kato H, Morita A
J Dermatol Sci 2023 Mar;109(3):136-142. Epub 2023 Mar 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.03.004. PMID: 36966028
Aouthmany M, Weinstein M, Zirwas MJ, Brodell RT
J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Oct;67(4):582-6. Epub 2012 Mar 2 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.11.937. PMID: 22387032
Yaghoobi R, Omidian M, Bagherani N
J Dermatol 2011 May;38(5):419-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2010.01139.x. PMID: 21667529
Gupta S, Gupta S, Mahendra A, Gupta S
Dermatol Surg 2006 Jun;32(6):871-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32180.x. PMID: 16792661

Clinical prediction guides

Hlača N, Vičić M, Kaštelan M, Dekanić A, Prpić-Massari L
Sci Rep 2024 Jul 17;14(1):16580. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-67494-9. PMID: 39020008Free PMC Article
Kano S, Nakamura M, Nojiri Y, Magara T, Yoshimitsu M, Kato H, Morita A
J Dermatol Sci 2023 Mar;109(3):136-142. Epub 2023 Mar 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.03.004. PMID: 36966028
Ruby KN, Li Z, Yan S
J Cutan Pathol 2021 Apr;48(4):519-525. Epub 2020 Nov 25 doi: 10.1111/cup.13916. PMID: 33184871
van Geel N, Vandenhaute S, Speeckaert R, Brochez L, Mollet I, De Cooman L, Lambert J
Br J Dermatol 2011 Apr;164(4):743-9. Epub 2011 Mar 16 doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10154.x. PMID: 21114480
Zeff RA, Freitag A, Grin CM, Grant-Kels JM
J Am Acad Dermatol 1997 Oct;37(4):620-4. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70181-6. PMID: 9344203

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