Dermatology - Spitz Nevus

Dermatology - Spitz Nevus 
Spitz Nevus 
Spitz nevi are somewhat common acquired lesions that typically appear in children. Because of their quick growth, they should be taken seriously.
A history of recent, quick growth (few months) is common.

Lesions are circular, well-circumscribed, smooth-topped, hairless papules, dome-shaped nodules, or comparatively flat nodules. They are hard, typically found on the head and neck, and are typically uniformly pink-red, however they can also be tan, brown, dark brown, or even black.
Although clinical, the diagnosis needs pathological confirmation. All pink, tan, or darkly pigmented papules are included in the differential, along with moles, dysplastic nevi (amelanotic), pyogenic granuloma, hemangioma, molluscum contagiosum, juvenile xanthogranuloma, mastocytoma, and nodular melanoma.

Because the illness recurs in 10-15% of instances in lesions that have not been fully excised, thorough excision is crucial. Although spitz nevi are benign, melanoma must be checked out because of a possible histologic resemblance.