Nevus

Nevus is the medical term for sharply-circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin. These lesions are commonly named birthmarks and moles. By definition, nevi are benign. Histologically, nevi are differentiated from lentigos by the presence of nests of melanocytes, which lentigines lack. (From the Wikpedia article Nevus.)

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Recent Publications on Nevus:
Is removal of melanocytic nevi the optimal treatment strategy? Malignant transformation of giant congenital nevi (GCN) is very rare, but...	31st October, 2009		Am Fam Physician. 2009 Sep 15;80(6):554; author reply 554.
Blue nevi and related lesions: a review highlighting atypical and newly described variants, distinguishing features and diagnostic pitfalls. Blue nevi and related entities are a heterogenous group of congenital and...	24th October, 2009	Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Discipline of Pathology, The University of	Adv Anat Pathol. 2009 Nov;16(6):365-82. DOI Direct Link
Treatment of cutaneous tumors with topical 5% imiquimod cream. INTRODUCTION: There are various approaches to the treatment of cutaneous...	21st October, 2009	Dermatology Department, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da	Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2009;64(10):961-6. DOI Direct Link
Difficult-to-control bleeding. A 12-year-old girl presented for excision of a nevus sebaceous of the...	21st October, 2009	Division of Dermatology, Children's Memorial Hospital and Northwestern	Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Sep-Oct;26(5):559-62. DOI Direct Link
Knowledge and perception of melanocytic nevi and sunburn in young children. BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Understanding the public's perception of nevi and...	21st October, 2009	Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.	Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Sep-Oct;26(5):519-23. DOI Direct Link
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BioNews Results for Nevus:
Sclerosing Nevus with Pseudomelanomatous Features (Nevus with Regression-Like Fibrosis): Clinical and Dermoscopic Features of a Recently Characterized Histopathologic Entity	MDLinx:  Oct 21 2009 10:57AM Matching: nevus
Tanning and Increased Nevus Development in Very-Light-Skinned Children Without Red Hair	MDLinx:  Sep 24 2009 10:37AM Matching: nevus

Nevus Clinical Trials:
In Vivo Confocal Scanning Laser Microscopy of Benign Nevi

Nevus Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7368531	Human secreted proteins
7445778	Hedgehog and patched antagonists for inhibiting cell and tissue growth and differentiation and uses therefor
7446157	Nanohybrid polymers for ophthalmic applications
7448752	Method of treating the human eye with a wavefront sensor-based ophthalmic instrument
7452358	RF electrode assembly for handpiece
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