Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma
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| Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Slow growing dark bump |
| Usual onset | Children, young adult |
| Causes | Unknown |
| Frequency | Rare[1] |
Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma is a melanocytic nevus that presents as a slow growing dark bump in skin.[1] It may have the ability to spread to local glands, but rarely spreads further.[1]
There may be an association with Carney complex, but the cause is not known.[1] Sun exposure is not involved in its occurrence.[2]
Onset is typically in a young adult or child.[2] The condition is rare and affects all racial groups.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 DE, Elder; D, Massi; RA, Scolyer; R, Willemze (2018). "2. Melanocytic tumours". WHO Classification of Skin Tumours. Vol. 11 (4th ed.). Lyon (France): World Health Organization. pp. 97–98. ISBN 978-92-832-2440-2. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bayraktar, Erol C.; Jour, George (8 December 2021). "Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytomas and Their Mimics; Focus on Their Novel Molecular Findings". Biology. 10 (12): 1290. doi:10.3390/biology10121290. PMID 34943205.