Korean J Dermatol.
2002 Oct;40(10):1256-1258.
A Case of Typical Pigmented Spindle Cell Nevus
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. semoon@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Pigmented spindle cell nevus is a rare lesion characterized by uniform, expanding, heavily pigmented macule or papule, usually located on the thigh of a woman in the second and third decade of life. It is often misdiagnosed as Spitz nevus or malignant melanoma. A 30-year-old woman presented with black, smooth macule on her thigh. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis as pigmented spindle cell nevus. This is thought to be a more typical case than previously reported two domestic cases.
