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Melanocytic lesions (view source)
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**[http://www.histopathology-india.net/Reed.htm Reed nevus - collection (histopathology-india.net)]. | **[http://www.histopathology-india.net/Reed.htm Reed nevus - collection (histopathology-india.net)]. | ||
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SKIN LESION, RIGHT POSTERIOR NECK, EXCISION: | |||
- PIGMENTED SPINDLE CELL NEVUS OF REED. | |||
-- COMPLETELY EXCISED (CLEARANCE ~ 1 MM). | |||
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====Micro==== | |||
The sections show spindled and pigmented melanocytes in nests confined to the epidermis. | |||
The lesion is symmetrical in its architecture and pigment distribution. There is no | |||
pagetoid spread of melanocytes in the epidermis. No significant nuclear atypia is | |||
identified. No mitotic activity is appreciated. Melanophages are present in the superficial | |||
dermis. The lesion is completely excised in the plane of section. | |||
==Spitz nevus== | ==Spitz nevus== | ||