Compound nevus

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Compound nevus
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Classification and external resources
Specialty oncology, dermatology
ICD-10 D22 (ILDS D22.L14)
ICD-O 8760/0

A compound nevus is a type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).[1]

External links[edit]

  • Compound nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Footnotes[edit]

 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".