Difference between revisions of "Melanocytic lesions"
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The sections show melanocytes in the dermis and epidermis. The lesion is symmetrical in its architecture and pigment distribution. There is no pagetoid spread of melanocytes in the epidermis. | The sections show melanocytes in the dermis and epidermis. The lesion is symmetrical in its architecture and pigment distribution. There is no pagetoid spread of melanocytes in the epidermis. | ||
Superficially, melanocytes are in nests. Melanocytes mature with depth. No mitotic activity is appreciated. | Superficially, melanocytes are in nests. Melanocytes show no atypia and mature with depth. No mitotic activity is appreciated. | ||
The lesion is completely excised in the plane of section. | The lesion is completely excised in the plane of section. | ||