Synonym(s)
Naevocytes
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Outdated term for melanocytes that form melanocytic naevi.
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Round or ovoid, relatively small nuclei, slightly indistinct cell boundaries, light cytoplasm containing fine granular melanin in varying amounts. Altogether heterogeneous cells.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer