Pigmented spindle cell nevus explained

Pigmented spindle cell nevus
Synonyms:	Pigmented spindle cell tumor of Reed, pigmented variant of Spitz nevus
Field:	Dermatology

A pigmented spindle cell nevus is a skin condition characterized by a dark brown to black macule or papule, usually less than 6 mm.^[1]

It was characterized in 1975.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Partial unilateral lentiginosis
• List of cutaneous conditions
• Spitz nevus

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 1730–2 . 1-4160-2999-0 .
2. Book: James J. Nordlund. The pigmentary system: physiology and pathophysiology. 17 May 2011. 2006. Wiley-Blackwell. 978-1-4051-2034-0. 1093–.
3. Reed . RJ. . Ichinose . H. . Clark . WH. . Mihm . MC. . Common and uncommon melanocytic nevi and borderline melanomas. . Semin Oncol . 2 . 2 . 119–47 . Jun 1975 . 1234372 .