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Angiomatoid Spitz Nevus.

Oh Eon Kwon¹, Bon-Seok Ku¹, Yeong-Kyu Lee¹

¹Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea.

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|June 16, 2016

Summary

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Spitz nevus, a type of melanocytic nevus, presents diverse histologic variants. This report details a rare cellular type of angiomatoid Spitz nevus, highlighting the condition's variability.

Keywords:

Angiomatoid spitz nevus Desmoplastic spitz nevus Spindle and/or epithelioid cells

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Area of Science:

Dermatopathology
Oncology
Histology

Background:

Spitz nevus is a melanocytic nevus characterized by specific cellular morphologies.
Angiomatoid Spitz nevus is a rare variant, distinguished by its prominent vasculature.
Understanding Spitz nevus variants is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

Observation:

A unique case of angiomatoid Spitz nevus with a predominantly cellular pattern is presented.
This specific subtype has not been previously documented in medical literature.
The case showcases the histological spectrum within Spitz nevi.

Findings:

The presented case expands the known histologic spectrum of angiomatoid Spitz nevus.
This finding underscores the cellular diversity possible within this rare melanocytic lesion.
Histopathological examination revealed characteristic features of both angiomatoid and cellular Spitz nevi.

Implications:

This case contributes to the understanding of rare melanocytic nevi.
It emphasizes the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation for diagnosing Spitz nevus variants.
Further research into the diversity of Spitz nevi may refine diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches.