Dysplastic Nevus: Understanding Your Pathology Report
A dysplastic nevus — also called an atypical mole or an atypical melanocytic nevus — is a non-cancerous skin growth made up of melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment melanin. Dysplastic nevi differ from common moles because the melanocytes are arranged in an irregular pattern and look slightly abnormal under the microscope. Despite these …
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