Clinical and Dermoscopic Features of an Evolving Deep-Penetrating Nevus

Guadagni, Massimo; Nazzari, G

doi:10.1001/archderm.141.11.1490

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“…32,35 Dermoscopy of deep penetrating nevus has been recently described as a single case report in which rapid morphologic changes had been documented. 37 A similar case with a history of rapid changes was also found in the present case series (not shown). Undoubtedly, a much larger number of cases must be collected in order to have more reliable clinical and dermoscopic information about deep penetrating nevi.…”

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The many faces of blue nevus: A clinicopathologic study

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Background: In recent years, several histopathologic variants of blue nevus have been identified, whose clinical and dermoscopic correlates need further clarification. Methods: A comparative evaluation of histopathologic and dermoscopic features was carried out on 52 melanocytic proliferations belonging to the morphologic spectrum of blue nevus. Results: On dermoscopy, all lesions showed a homogeneous, structureless pigment pattern, with a curious variety of colors (blue, white-blue, black, brown, and polychromatic). Histopathologically, the majority of blue lesions were common blue nevi (11/19); the majority of white-blue lesions were Ôhypochromic' (sclerotic, hypomelanotic, and amelanotic) blue nevi (17/22); all the black lesions were Ôcompound' blue nevi (2/2); the majority of brown lesions were combined blue nevi (3/4); the unusual polychromatic dermoscopic appearance was often associated with a histopathologic diagnosis of deep penetrating nevus (2/5). Conclusion: A dermoscopic-pathologic approach now allows us to identify Ôblue' (common) blue nevi, Ôwhite' (hypochromic) blue nevi, Ôblack' (compound) blue nevi, Ôbrown' (combined) blue nevi, and Ôpolychromatic' (deep penetrating) blue nevi. A better recognition of the many dermoscopic faces of blue nevi is expected to give a morphologic guideline for the clinical management of these lesions. Ferrara G, Soyer HP, Malvehy J, Piccolo D, Puig S, Sopena J, Zalaudek I, Argenziano G. The many faces of blue nevus: A clinicopathologic study.

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The many faces of blue nevus: A clinicopathologic study

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“…Guadagni and Nazzari described a 21-year-old Italian man with an evolving deep penetrating nevus of the dorsum of the foot that was excised after a 14-month follow-up period because of dermoscopic change. 13 The clinical history of a rapid change in color and overall volume and elevation of the lesion in our patient with dysplastic phenotype could be suggestive of a malignant modification of a preexisting nevus. Therefore, the decision to excise was totally due to this rapid changing of the lesion, independent of any other clinical or dermoscopic consideration.…”

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Management and Dermoscopy of Fast-Growing Nevi in Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

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“…One patient was noted to have a symmetric lesion with a homogenous ''negative'' globular pattern at baseline. 15 As the lesion rapidly expanded, the globular pattern became confluent and cobblestone-like structures were noted centrally, prompting a biopsy specimen that confirmed the diagnosis. 15 Subsequently, the dermoscopic features of 2 DPN were described as ''polychromatic,'' a term used when 3 or more colors are present.…”

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“…15 As the lesion rapidly expanded, the globular pattern became confluent and cobblestone-like structures were noted centrally, prompting a biopsy specimen that confirmed the diagnosis. 15 Subsequently, the dermoscopic features of 2 DPN were described as ''polychromatic,'' a term used when 3 or more colors are present. 16 Given these nonspecific clinical and dermoscopic findings, establishing the diagnosis of a DPN purely based on appearance with or without a dermoscope is nearly impossible, and pathologic examination of the lesion is essential.…”

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confidence: 94%