Melanoma arising in a preexistent nevus.
Keywords:
melanoma, pathology, dysplastic nevusAbstract
A case of 73 years old patient, with dysplastic nevus in physical exam for dermatologist. An excisional biopsy was reported as melanoma arising in a preexistent nevus. The histologycal manifestation are described.
Author Biography
Mariam Rolón
Dermatopatóloga del Instituto Nacional de Cancerología.
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