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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Pseudomelanoma; recurrent melanocytic nevus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

After superficial, incomplete removal of a melanocytic nevus, formation of dark, initially dot-shaped, later flat, mostly bizarrely configured, dark brown spots and stripes in the scar.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Spreading in a scar, usually splattered or striped, sharply defined, deep brown to black, bizarre, asymmetrical pigmentation; usually developing within a few weeks.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Image of the junctional nevus in combination with scar structures in the dermis.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Malignant melanoma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer