Compound nevus

Compound nevus
Compound nevus
Classification and external resources
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).

External links

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

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


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