Nevus, Pigmented, Nevus, Pigmented, Atypical - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

nevus, pigmented nevus, pigmented, atypical

Body Site

back

Age

14 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

scattered

Color

brown

Morphology

papule

Pattern

asymmetric sun exposed areas

Comments

This healthy adolescent developed multiple slightly atypical pigmented nevi primarily on her back. The lesions were photographed for regular follow-up, and she was counseled regarding wise sun exposure and sun protection.

Description

multiple 1 mm-1 cm round to irregularly shaped brown macules and papules

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9/2/2004 22:49:57

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