Whither the Atypical (Dysplastic) Nevus?

Dysplastic nevus (atypical nevus).

Atypical nevum (dysplastic) is considered an important factor associated with increased risk of developing cutaneous melanoma. It is believed that atypical nevi are precursor lesions of cutaneous melanoma. They may be present in patients with multiple melanocytic nevi (atypical nevus syndrome) or isolated and in small numbers in a non-familial context. The disease usually begins at puberty and ...

Atypical Mole (Dysplastic Nevus)

Dysplastic pointillist nevus.

BACKGROUND Three cases of pointillist nevus, which is a distinctive clinical type of benign melanocytic nevus with variegated pigment, have been described in the literature to date. OBSERVATIONS A 24-year-old man presented with an acquired melanocytic lesion composed of multiple tiny pigmented dots. Dermoscopy revealed multiple brown globules on a reddish skin-colored background, and histolog...

What Is Dysplastic Nevus?

What Is Dysplastic Nevus?