{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Vitamin D status in children with congenital melanocytic nevi.
{Author}: Hughes CT;Dadhra J;Polubothu S;Kinsler VA;
{Journal}: Pediatr Dermatol
{Volume}: 41
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jan-Feb 28
{Factor}: 1.997
{DOI}: 10.1111/pde.15462
{Abstract}: Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are rare, pigmented birthmarks that can predispose patients to melanoma of the central nervous system and skin. Data from non-CMN melanoma cohorts suggest that vitamin D levels may be connected to outcome, prompting this study of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in plasma samples from 40 children with CMN. While 27% were insufficient and 13% deficient, this was representative of European populations, and UK supplementation guidelines are already in place. Our data support routine vitamin D supplementation for all CMN patients during winter months, without routine serum measurement.