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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.
In the superficially dermis, melanocytes are in nests. Melanocytes mature with depth. No mitotic activity is appreciated.  
Superficially, melanocytes are in nests. Melanocytes 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.
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