The Spitz nevus is a benign melanocytic lesion that can be identified reliably in many cases by conventional histopathological criteria. However, there are subsets of Spitz nevi and of malignant ...

Spitz nevus, or Spitz nevi, is a rare, noncancerous skin growth that typically impacts people under 35 years old. It often presents as rapidly growing moles and is common on the head, face, and legs.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Five-year recurrence-free survival was 55.1% with nevus-associated acral melanoma (NAAM) vs. 42.3% with de novo ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in ...

Analysis of DNA copy number changes using comparative genomic hybridization in melanocytic neoplasms has revealed distinct patterns of chromosomal aberrations between benign melanocytic nevi and ...

September 3, 2009 — Dermoscopic criteria and patient-related factors, summarized by a 4 x 4 x 6 "rule," may help clinicians manage pigmented melanocytic nevi, according to the results of a review ...

Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in sun-protected ...

Nevus (plural: nevi) is the medical term for a mole. Nevi are very common. Most people have between 10 and 40. Common nevi are harmless collections of colored cells. They typically appear as small ...