Acral nevus
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].
Synonyms and keywords: Melanocytic nevus of acral skin.
Overview
An Acral nevus (also known as a "Melanocytic nevus of acral skin",[1] and "Melanocytic nevus with intraepidermal ascent of cells"[1] (MANIACS)) is a cutaneous condition characterized by a skin lesion that is usually macular or only slightly elevated, and may display uniform brown or dark brown color, but often with linear striations.[1]:1726
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 1726–7. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.