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An atypical naevus - note the notching and irregular pigmentation (AMN-patient5)
Keywords: 47 years, Atypical, Benign melanocytic naevus, Darkly pigmented macule, Histopathology-confirmed, Junctional dysplastic naevus, Lateral thigh, Leg, Naevus, Nevus
A melanocytic naevus (American spelling - nevus) is a mole, a common skin lesion composed of naevus cells or specialised melanocytes. There are various kinds of melanocytic naevi (nevi).
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