Nevi Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN) and Acquired Melanocytic Nevi (AMN)?
A
Congenital Melanocytic Naevi: moles present at birth or developing shortly after
Acquired Melanocytic Nevi: Appear later in life, often during childhood or adolescence
2
Q
What is Nevus of Ota and clinical features?
A
Congenital dermal melanocytosis
Clinical features: blue-black splotches (found face and eyeball)
3
Q
Are Nevus of Ota epidermal or dermal pigment?
A
Dermal pigment