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compound nevus

Acquired, benign lesion. Pathology: (histology) - nests of melanocytes in dermis & epidermis - little potential for malignant transformation. Clinical manifestations: 1) papule, slightly elevated to dome shaped 2) 2-8 mm in size 3) tan to brown, uniform in color, but may have hypopigmented "halo" 4) smooth surface, but may become rough with age Management: - observation for change

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melanocytic nevus (mole)

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 960-61
  2. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common and Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 134
  3. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 319