What is a dermal nevus? A dermal nevus is a non-cancerous type of skin tumour made up of specialized cells called melanocytes. The tumour is called ‘dermal’ because the melanocytes are only found in a layer of skin called the dermis. Dermal nevi (more than one nevus are called nevi) are usually seen in individuals …
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What is a compound nevus? A compound nevus is a very common non-cancerous type of skin tumour made up of specialized cells called melanocytes. Compound nevi (nevi is the plural of nevus) are more common in people with light-coloured skin and can be found anywhere on the body. Another name for this type of tumour …
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What is a junctional nevus? A junctional nevus is a very common non-cancerous type of skin tumour made up of specialized cells called melanocytes. Junctional nevi (nevi is the plural of nevus) are more common in people with light-coloured skin and can be found anywhere on the body. Another name for this type of tumour …
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What is a dysplastic nevus? A dysplastic nevus is a non-cancerous type of skin tumour made up of specialized cells called melanocytes. Another name for this type of growth is an atypical mole. Is a dysplastic nevus a type of cancer? No. A dysplastic nevus is not a type of skin cancer. However, some dysplastic …
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What is a congenital nevus? A congenital nevus is a common non-cancerous type of skin tumour made up of melanocytes. Congenital nevi (nevi is the plural of nevus) are more common in people with light-coloured skin. They can be found anywhere on the body, but the most common locations are the trunk and limbs. The …
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