Nevus spilus
Medical condition
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Nevus spilus, also known as speckled lentiginous nevus, is a light brown or tan birth mark, speckled with small, dark spots or small bumps.[1] If it occurs in a segmental pattern then it is sometimes referred to as a Zosteriform speckled lentiginous nevus.[1]
Other namesSpeckled lentiginous nevus
| Nevus spilus | |
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| Other names | Speckled lentiginous nevus |
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| Nevus spilus, approximately 3 cm x 4 cm | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
It may be associated with types of phakomatosis pigmentovascularis.[2]
Prevalence is between 0.2% and 2.8%.[3]
