Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6072771 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The deep penetrating nevus (DPN), also known as the plexiform spindle cell nevus, is a pigmented lesion that commonly arises on the head and neck in the first few decades of life. Histopathologically, the DPN is wedge-shaped and contains melanocytes that exhibit deep infiltration into the dermis. Given these features, DPN may clinically and histopathologically mimic malignant melanoma, sparking confusion about the appropriate evaluation and management of these lesions. The goal of this review is to summarize the clinical and histopathological features of DPN and to discuss diagnostic and treatment strategies for dermatologists.
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Authors
Lauren BA, Maryanne Makredes MD, Mariko MD, Leah MD,