dermal melanocytic nevus (basal cell nevus)

Introduction

Acquired, benign lesion with little potential for malignant transformation.

Pathology

(histology)

• nests of melanocytes in dermis

Clinical manifestations

• dome-shaped, polypoid, pedunculated
• skin-colored to black
• may be indistinguishable from basal cell carcinoma
• no crusting or ulceration
• may have associated telangiectasias
• stable size
• soft

Management

• observation for change

More general terms

• melanocytic nevus (mole)

More specific terms

• blue nevus (dermal melanocytoma)

Additional terms

• nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; basal cell nevus syndrome; Gorlin-Goltz syndrome