SPITZ NEVUS
\spˈɪts nˈɛvəs], \spˈɪts nˈɛvəs], \s_p_ˈɪ_t_s n_ˈɛ_v_ə_s]\
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A benign compound nevus occurring most often in children before puberty, composed of spindle and epithelioid cells located mainly in the dermis, sometimes in association with large atypical cells and multinucleate cells, and having a close histopathological resemblance to malignant melanoma. The tumor presents as a smooth to slightly scaly, round to oval, raised, firm papule or nodule, ranging in color from pink-tan to purplish red, often with surface telangiectasia. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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