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Fourteen-days-old neonate with congenital melanocytic nevus on face
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A 2-week-old male neonate of full-term normal vaginal delivery presented with CMN [Figure 1].
Three months infant following surgical curettage and dermabrasion
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The raw area showed crusting with ulceration which gradually healed with almost 60-70% clearance of the nevus [Figure 2].
Protective metallic barrier as eye shield for laser surgery on table
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Once again under general anesthesia with the help of an ophthalmologist to safeguard the eyeballs, a metallic flat shield was placed by lifting the upper eyelid since ophthalmic guard was not available [Figure 3].
Outcome at 1 year of age
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Following this procedure, the lesion cleared upto 85-90% with minimal to no scarring [Figure 4].