Korean J Dermatol.
2006 Sep;44(9):1154-1157.
A Case of Speckled Lentiginous Nevus Showing Histopathologic Features of Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Korea.
- 2Mok Hye-Soo. Jang Ho-Sun Dermatology Clinic, Busan, Korea. hsjang@pusan.ac.kr
Abstract
- Speckled lentiginous nevus is characterized by numerous, small, darkly-pigmented speckles on the background of tanned hyperpigmentation. The tan macule or patch of speckled lentiginous nevus shows the histologic features of lentigo simplex. The speckled areas are characterized by various types of nevi including junctional, compound or dermal nevus. However, since speckled lentiginous nevus may present at birth and show the histologic features of congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN), some have speculated that it is a subtype of CMN. We present a case of speckled lentiginous nevus which occurred at birth and showed histologic features of CMN, thus supporting the notion that speckled lentiginous nevus is a subtype of CMN.
