Journal of the Japan Organization of Clinical Dermatologists
Online ISSN : 1882-272X
Print ISSN : 1349-7758
ISSN-L : 1349-7758
Volume 33, Issue 6
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  • Toshitsugu Sato, Masaru Tanaka
    2016 Volume 33 Issue 6 Pages 749-753
    Published: 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: January 28, 2017
    JOURNAL FREE ACCESS
    Spitz nevus is a benign nevus that usually develops in childhood. However, despite having typical clinical symptoms and dermoscopic findings, some adult lesions might be diagnosed as atypical Spitz nevus or melanoma after histopathological evaluation. Therefore, when a clinical dermatologist encountered a Spitz nevus in an adult, it would be preferable that the managements include a biopsy and histopathological examination. After a definitive diagnosis of Spitz nevus of adults, it is important to explain to the patient why the lesion should be followed up. Moreover, it is necessary to create a system of a call from the medical institution when the patient failed to appear at the follow-up visit.
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