Health and Medical Journal
Vol 3, No 1 (2021): HEME January 2021

Clinical, Dermoscopic and Histhopatological Findings in Diagnosis of Nevus Spilus

Amillia Risa (Universitas Andalas)
Ennesta Asri (Universitas Andalas)
Irdawaty Izrul (Rasidin Hospital)
Alimudin Tofrizal (Universitas Andalas)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Nevus spilus (NS) are seen in 0.2% to 2.3% of the population and have 0,13% to 0,2% risk for malignant transformation. Clinical, dermoscopic, and histhopatological features were describe in this case report in order to be easily recognize NS. Although NS is a benign cutaneous anomaly it has potential malignant transformation and requires regular follow up. Case Report: A case of nevus spilus in 23 years-old female was reported. There were multiple asymptomatic brownish pigmented spots over brownish patch on left cheek which gradually increased in number and size since 1 year ago. Dermatologic state: brown macules and dark brown papules in a speckled, overlying background café au lait macule. Dermoscopy revealed reticular pattern in background light brown and dark reticuloglobular pattern in dark speckled. Histopathology showed elongation of rete ridges with grouping of melanocyte cells at the tip, and proliferation of nevus cells. Conclution: Patient was planned to treat with Nd-Yag laser.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

heme

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Health & Medical Journal with registered number pISSN: 2685-2772 and eISSN: 2685-404X is a peer-review journal published by Medical Faculty of Universitas Baiturrahmah. The frequency of publishing is two issues in a year. The topics covered include the fields of Allergy and Immunology, ...