Naevus Hypermelanoticus

Czech version

Authors: T. Frey
Authors‘ workplace: Subkatedra korektivní dermatologie IPVZ Praha vedoucí MUDr. T. Frey, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 82, 2007, No. 2, p. 94-96
Category: Dermatological sub-specialization

Overview

Article presents a type of melanocytic naevus called naevus hypermelanoticus. It is a common naevus usually manifesting like a dark dot of 2–18 mm in diameter. Histological examination shows a great amount of melanin in the horny layer and other parts of epidermis, and melanophages in the upper dermis. Differentiation between naevus hypermelanoticus and evolving melanoma is important.

Key words:
hypermelanotic naevus – melanocytic naevus – melanin – pigmented parakeratosis

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Czech-Slovak Dermatology

2007 Issue 2