Pigmented spindle cell nevus
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A pigmented spindle cell nevus (also known as a "Pigmented spindle cell tumor of Reed," and "Pigmented variant of Spitz nevus") is a cutaneous condition characterized by a dark brown to black macule or papule
, usually less than 6 mm.
It was characterized in 1975.
Papule
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.With regard to the quote "...varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm," depending on which text is referenced, some authors state the cutoff between a papule and a plaque as 0.5cm,...
, usually less than 6 mm.
It was characterized in 1975.
See also
- Partial unilateral lentiginosisPartial unilateral lentiginosisPartial unilateral lentiginosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by lentigines located on only one half of the body....
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Spitz nevusSpitz nevusA Spitz nevus is a benign melanocytic nevus, a type of skin lesion, affecting the epidermis and dermis....