Approximately 33% of melanomas are derived directly from benign, melanocytic nevi. Despite this, the vast majority of melanocytic nevi, which typically form as a result of BRAFV600E-activating ...

Acquired melanocytic nevi are clumps of melanocytes which originate in childhood but usually manifest during the prime of life, in individuals in the 30-40 year age group. Their number increases ...

Dysplastic nevi are benign melanocytic tumors containing clonal populations of hyperproliferative melanocytes. Strictly speaking, dysplastic nevus is a histologic diagnosis, characterized by ...

Various skin conditions common to pregnancy such as melasma, linea nigra and stretch marks are well documented, yet the behavior of melanocytic nevi during pregnancy is not well understood ...

Congenital nevus (or nevi) is the medical term for a mole that you’re born with. They’re a very common type of birthmark. You might also hear them called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN).