Under the microscope. Surgeons, pathologists, and melanocytic nevi
Lazova, R.; McNiff, J.M.; Glusac, E.J.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery 27(3): 323-329 Vii
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-1298 PMID: 10941556 Document Number: 520228
Predicting the biologic behavior of melanocytic neoplasms (benign versus malignant) based on histology is one of the most difficult challenges in surgical pathology and dermatology. Success in the field of melanocytic neoplasia can be achieved by two means: performing excisions or biopsies that maximize the obtainable histologic information and providing sufficient history.