Nevus cells

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Naevocytes

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Outdated term for melanocytes that form melanocytic naevi.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Round or ovoid, relatively small nuclei, slightly indistinct cell boundaries, light cytoplasm containing fine granular melanin in varying amounts. Altogether heterogeneous cells.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Biddle DA et al (2003) Intraparenchymal nevus cell aggregates in lymph nodes: a possible diagnostic pitfall with malignant melanoma and carcinoma. Am J Surg Pathol 27: 673-681
  2. Wollina U, Henkel U, Schaarachmidt H, Knopf B (1990) Histochemical heterogeneity of nevus cells in situ. Act Dermatol 16: 124-127

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer