Melanocytic Naevus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
A potential precursor for Malignant Melanoma
2
Q
What is the histopathology?
A
They are pigmented lesions that represent disordered proliferation of atypical melanocytes
3
Q
Are they common?
A
Affect 5% of the general white population
4
Q
Who do they affect?
A
Both adults and children and affect males and females equally
5
Q
What is the generally history?
A
Usually arise later in childhood and new lesions continue to develop over many years
6
Q
Do they undergo regression?
A
No, they do not spontaneously regress
7
Q
What are precipitating factors?
A
Sunlight exposure
8
Q
What does examination show?
A
Small papule made up of different colours, large melanocytes, proliferation of blood vessels
9
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Surgical excision
