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  2. Acral nevus - Wikipedia

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    An acral nevus is a cutaneous condition of the palms, soles, fingers, or toes (peripheral body parts), characterized by a skin lesion that is usually macular or only slightly elevated, and may display a uniform brown or dark brown color, often with linear striations.

  3. Benign melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    A benign melanocytic nevus is a cutaneous condition characterised by well-circumscribed, pigmented, round or ovoid lesions, generally measuring from 2 to 6 mm in diameter. [1] A benign melanocytic nevus may feature hair or pigmentation as well.

  4. Melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    A melanocytic nevus (also known as nevocytic nevus, nevus-cell nevus, and commonly as a mole) [1] [2] is usually a noncancerous condition of pigment-producing skin cells. It is a type of melanocytic tumor that contains nevus cells . [ 2 ]

  5. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    Melanocytic nevi and neoplasms are caused by either a proliferation of (1) melanocytes, or (2) nevus cells, a form of melanocyte that lack dendritic processes. [78] [79] Acral nevus (melanocytic nevus of acral skin, melanocytic nevus with intraepidermal ascent of cells) Amelanotic blue nevus (hypomelanotic blue nevus) Becker's nevus; Balloon ...

  6. Nevus - Wikipedia

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    Nevus (pl.: nevi) is a nonspecific medical term for a visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa. [1] The term originates from nævus , which is Latin for " birthmark "; however, a nevus can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired.

  7. Category:Melanocytic nevi and neoplasms - Wikipedia

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    Melanocytic nevus; Melanocytic nevus of acral skin; Melanocytic nevus with intraepidermal ascent of cells; Melanocytic tumors of uncertain malignant potential; Melanocytoma; Melanosis bulborum and aberrant dermal melanocytosis; Melanotic macules; Moynahan syndrome; Mucosal lentigines; Multiple lentigines syndrome

  8. List of ICD-9 codes 140–239: neoplasms - Wikipedia

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    Melanocytic nevus; 217 Benign neoplasm of breast; 218 Uterine leiomyoma; 219 Other benign neoplasm of uterus; 220 Benign neoplasm of ovary; 221 Benign neoplasm of other female genital organs; 222 Benign neoplasm of male genital organs; 223 Benign neoplasm of kidney and other urinary organs; 224 Benign neoplasm of eye; 225 Benign neoplasm of ...

  9. Nevi and melanomas - Wikipedia

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    Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia. Although a nevus and a melanoma are often treated as independent entities, there is evidence that a nevus can be a precursor for a melanoma. [ 1 ]